Meaning Of The Word High relief

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What's The Definition Of High relief?

high relief in American English
relief in which sculptured figures, etc. project from the background by half or more than half their full natural depth
noun: sculptured relief in which volumes are strongly projected from the background

high relief in British English
noun: relief in which forms and figures stand out from the background to half or more than half of their natural depth

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