Definitions

1. verb

to cause (something) to be at a sharp or sloping angle; to tilt

“She steeped the sail to catch the wind.”

2. verb

to soak (something, such as tea leaves) in a liquid

“He steeped the tea bag in hot water.”

3. verb

to cause (something) to become strong or intense

“The steeping process for the coffee took several hours.”

4. adjective

very steep or sloping

“The steep mountain trail was difficult to climb.”

5. noun

a sharp or sloping angle

“The steep of the roof made it hard to walk on.”