Definition of Steeps

1. Verb. (third-person singular of steep) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Steeps

1. steep [v] - See also: steep

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steeps

steeplechaser
steeplechasers
steeplechases
steeplechasing
steeplechasings
steepled
steeplejack
steeplejacks
steepleless
steeplelike
steeples
steepling
steeply
steepness
steepnesses
steeps (current term)
steepup
steepy
steer
steer clear
steer roping
steerable
steerage
steerages
steerageway
steerageways
steered
steerer
steerers
steeries

Literary usage of Steeps

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin, and an Account of Its Progress Down by Alexander William Kinglake (1868)
"... steeps of the umns, on either side of the track by which he had nascose ascended; He spread himself more toward his left under the pia- than toward his ..."

2. English Synonymes Explained: In Alphabetical Order ; with Copious by George Crabb (1883)
"... the world of nature : when he steeps, he retires to apm-ate world that is particular to himself. ADDISON. Groves, fields, and meadows »re at any season ..."

3. Georgical Essays by Alexander Hunter (1803)
"On steeps. HE steeping of seeds in prolific liquors Js not of modern invention. The Romans, who were good husbandmen, have left us several receipts for the ..."

4. The Power of Solitude: A Poem. In Two Parts by Joseph Story (1804)
"... Grows pale, and reels athwart the night; Convulsive Mona backward leaps, And groans along her thousand steeps. Once more they shout,' to vengeance run, ..."

5. Forest Life and Forest Trees: Comprising Winter Camp-life Among the Loggers by John S. Springer (1851)
"Warping a Team down steeps.—Trial of Skill and Strength.—The rival Load.—Danger and Inconvenience of Hills in Logging Roads.—A distressing Accident. ..."

6. Forest Life and Forest Trees: Comprising Winter Camp-life Among the Loggers by John S. Springer (1851)
"Warping a Team down steeps.—Trial of Skill and Strength.—The rival Load.—Danger and Inconvenience of Hills in Logging Roads.—A distressing Accident. ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Steeps on Dictionary.com!Search for Steeps on Thesaurus.com!Search for Steeps on Google!Search for Steeps on Wikipedia!

Search

Translations