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Definition of steep

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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..

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Steep :: Steep (n.) Something steeped, or used in steeping; a fertilizing liquid to hasten the germination of seeds..

Gothic :: Gothic (a.) Of or pertaining to a style of architecture with pointed arches, steep roofs, windows large in proportion to the wall spaces, and, generally, great height in proportion to the other dimensions -- prevalent in Western Europe from about 1200 to 1475 a. d. See Illust. of Abacus, and Capital..

Drench :: Drench (v. t.) To steep in moisture; to wet thoroughly; to soak; to saturate with water or other liquid; to immerse.

Drencher :: Drencher (n.) One who, or that which, west or steeps..

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The body of a column; the cylindrical pillar between the capital and base (see Illust. of Column). Also, the part of a chimney above the roof. Also, the spire of a steeple..

Downsteepy :: Downsteepy (a.) Very steep.

Water-rot :: Water-rot (v. t.) To rot by steeping in water; to water-ret; as, to water-rot hemp or flax..

Descent :: Descent (n.) Inclination downward; a descending way; inclined or sloping surface; declivity; slope; as, a steep descent..

Bluff :: Bluff (a.) Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front.

Steepen :: Steepening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Steepe.

Dung :: Dung (v. t.) To immerse or steep, as calico, in a bath of hot water containing cow dung; -- done to remove the superfluous mordant..

Steepish :: Steepiness (n.) Steepness.

Brant :: Brant (a.) Steep.

Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve..

Fall :: Fall (n.) Descent of water; a cascade; a cataract; a rush of water down a precipice or steep; -- usually in the plural, sometimes in the singular; as, the falls of Niagara..

Sop :: Sop (v. t.) Anything steeped, or dipped and softened, in any liquid; especially, something dipped in broth or liquid food, and intended to be eaten..

Hogback :: Hogback (n.) A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides..

Steep :: Steep (v. t.) Excessive; as, a steep price..

Steep-up :: Steepness (n.) Height; loftiness.

Mural :: Mural (a.) Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep; as, a mural precipice..