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Meaning of steep

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steep

Pronunciation:/stiːp/

noun

Definitions

  1. The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

adjective

Definitions

  1. 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

  2. Expensive

    Example: Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.

  3. Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.

  4. (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

steep

Pronunciation:/stiːp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A liquid used in a steeping process

    Example: Corn steep has many industrial uses.

  2. A rennet bag.

verb

Definitions

  1. (middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.

    Example: The tea is steeping.

  2. To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.

    Example: The learned of the nation were steeped in Latin.