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Meaning of steep
noun
- The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.
adjective
- Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical. Example: a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient
- Expensive Example: Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.
- Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
- (of the rake of a ship's mast, or a car's windshield) resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular Example: The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. http//legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html
noun
- A liquid used in a steeping process Example: Corn steep has many industrial uses.
- A rennet bag.
verb
- (middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly. Example: The tea is steeping.
- To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in. Example: The learned of the nation were steeped in Latin.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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