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recessed

adjective

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Wiktionary

adj

  1. Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.

    General lighting of both cars is obtained from large electric light fittings arranged along the centre of the ceiling, while auxiliary lighting over the seats is provided by small semi-recessed electric light fittings situated along the underside of the side luggage racks.

    Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.

  2. withdrawn; secluded

    1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents

  3. having a recess or nook

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of recess