high relief

The projection of a sculptured figure, half or more, from the plane surface. Called also alto-rile *high-repented, a. Deeply or sorely repented. ( Shakesp .: All's Well , v. 3.) *high-resolved, a. Very resolute. ( Shakesp .: Titus Andronicus , iv. 4.) *high-ropes, s. pl . A state of great excitement or conceit; as, to be on one's high - ropes . ( Slang . ) high-school, 8. [SCHOOL.]