Definition of steep

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Steeping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stee.

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Boil :: Boil (v. t.) To steep or soak in warm water.
Brant :: Brant (a.) Steep.
Steepen :: Steepening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Steepe.
Soak :: Soak (v. t.) To cause or suffer to lie in a fluid till the substance has imbibed what it can contain; to macerate in water or other liquid; to steep, as for the purpose of softening or freshening; as, to soak cloth; to soak bread; to soak salt meat, salt fish, or the like..
Steeplechasing :: Steeple (n.) A spire; also, the tower and spire taken together; the whole of a structure if the roof is of spire form. See Spire..
Steepled :: Steeple-crowned (a.) Having a crown shaped like a steeple; as, a steeple-crowned hat; also, wearing a hat with such a crown..
Bank :: Bank (n.) A steep acclivity, as the slope of a hill, or the side of a ravine..
Infuse :: Infuse (v. t.) To steep in water or other fluid without boiling, for the propose of extracting medicinal qualities; to soak..
Steep :: Steep (v. t.) Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient..
Water-rot :: Water-rot (v. t.) To rot by steeping in water; to water-ret; as, to water-rot hemp or flax..
Scarp :: Scarp (n.) A steep descent or declivity.
Steeple :: Steepish (a.) Somewhat steep.
Steep :: Steep (v. t.) Difficult of access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
Mansard Roof :: Mansard roof () A hipped curb roof; that is, a roof having on all sides two slopes, the lower one being steeper than the upper one..
Souse :: Souse (n.) Something kept or steeped in pickle; esp., the pickled ears, feet, etc., of swine..
Steepish :: Steepiness (n.) Steepness.
Steeper :: Steepen (v. i.) To become steep or steeper.
Goudron :: Goudron (n.) a small fascine or fagot, steeped in wax, pitch, and glue, used in various ways, as for igniting buildings or works, or to light ditches and ramparts..
Insteeping :: Insteeping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Instee.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve..
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