Definitions for "Steep"
Keywords:  soak, infuse, boiled, extract, tea
To soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used figuratively.
To undergo the process of soaking in a liquid; as, the tea is steeping.
Something steeped, or used in steeping; a fertilizing liquid to hasten the germination of seeds.
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.
A precipitous place, hill, mountain, rock, or ascent; any elevated object sloping with a large angle to the plane of the horizon; a precipice.
similar to a point or view; a reference to a precipitous slope or the escarpment: Morgan's Steep.
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usorious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"
having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"
of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow"
used to denote incorrect angles
Keywords:  glittering, fiery, bright
Bright; glittering; fiery.
Keywords:  rennet, bag
A rennet bag.
Difficult of access; not easily reached; lofty; elevated; high.
Keywords:  excessive, price
Excessive; as, a steep price.