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steeper |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Steeper \Steep"er\, n. A vessel, vat, or cistern, in which things are steeped. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Steep \Steep\, a. [Comper. {Steeper}; superl. {Steepest}.] [OE. steep, step, AS ste['a]p; akin to Icel. steyp?r steep, and st[=u]pa to stoop, Sw stupa to fall, to tilt; cf OFries stap high. Cf {Stoop}, v. i., {Steep}, v. t., {Steeple}.] 1. 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. 2. Difficult of access not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high. [Obs.] --Chapman. 3. Excessive; as a steep price. [Slang]
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