steep

noun

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

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

   a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient

2. Expensive

   Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.

3. Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
4. (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

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

1. A liquid used in a steeping process

   Corn steep has many industrial uses.

2. A rennet bag.

1. (middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.

   The tea is steeping.

2. To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.

   The learned of the nation were steeped in Latin.