steep

B1
Pronunciation
/stiหp/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

A liquid used in a steeping process

Example Sentences
  • Corn steep has many industrial uses.
3 Definition

A rennet bag.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.

Example Sentences
  • The tea is steeping.
2 Definition

To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.

Example Sentences
  • The learned of the nation were steeped in Latin.
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

Example Sentences
  • a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient
2 Definition

Expensive

Example Sentences
  • Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

(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 Sentences
  • The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. http//legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html