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bas-relief

/ˌbɑː rɪˈliːf/noun

उच्चारण बा रिलीफ़

उभरी नक्काशी (हल्का उभार), नतोदर उत्कीर्णन

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noun
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    [U, C]

    a form of sculpture in which shapes are cut so that they stand out only slightly from a flat background; a sculpture made in this way

    उभरी नक्काशी (हल्का उभार), नतोदर उत्कीर्णन

    • The temple walls are covered with bas-reliefs of dancers and musicians.
    • The stupa railings at Bharhut carry fine bas-relief carvings.

    Synonyms low relief

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

low relief

§Grammar and usage

The 's' in bas is silent, so say 'bah-relief'.

Bas का 's' नहीं बोला जाता, इसलिए इसे 'बा-रिलीफ़' कहें।