Definitions for "Relieving"
Keywords:  lintel, divert, arch, jack, safety
An arch built over a lintel, jack arch or smaller arch to divert loads, thus relieving the lower arch or lintel from excessive loading. Also known as a Discharging or Safety arch.
to take over the duty responsibilities, as when one sentry relieves another. Those who relieve are reliefs.
Keywords:  tending, serving
Serving or tending to relieve.