Niche: alternatives and connections

A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library.

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A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church, having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular termination, and, most often, projecting from the e…

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One of the two points of an orbit, as of a planet or satellite, which are at the greatest and least distance from the central body, corresponding to…

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Reddish brown; of the color of a chestnut; -- applied to the color of horses.

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A dovecote or pigeon house.

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The part a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth; -- usually an open recess in a wall, in which a fire may be built.

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The pavement or floor of brick, stone, or metal in a chimney, on which a fire is made; the floor of a fireplace; also, a corresponding part of a stov…

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A concave surface, or the space bounded by it; the state of being concave.

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Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength,…

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Inclosure. See Inclosure.

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The act of bending, or curving.

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Any portion of space regarded as measured off or distinct from all other space, or appropriated to some definite object or use; position; ground; sit…

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The act of standing; also, attitude or pose in standing; posture.

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State; condition; position of affairs.

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A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides.

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A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides.

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The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

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A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides.

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The act of receding or withdrawing, as from a place, a claim, or a demand.

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