1) a lessening, ending or removal of pain, stress, anxiety etc; (a design, painting, carving made using) a method in which a design stands out from a flat surface (relief)
2) the art of making representations in stone, wood, metal etc by carving or modelling (sculpture)
Synonyms
cut
an act, result, of cutting; opening made by a knife or other sharp-edged tool etc
incision
division
the process of dividing or being divided
separation, disconnection
severance
severance pay' = money paid to an employee, e.g. when a contract has ended
division
