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Relieving

Relieving Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Relieving?Synonyms | Synonyms for Relieving: Related Terms | Find terms related to Relieving: See Also | Relieving In Webster's Dictionary \Re*liev"ing\, a.
Serving or tending to relieve.
{Relieving arch} (Arch.), a discharging arch. See under
{Discharge}, v. t.
{Relieving tackle}. (Naut.)
(a) A temporary tackle attached to the tiller of a vessel
during gales or an action, in case of accident to the
tiller ropes.
(b) A strong tackle from a wharf to a careened vessel, to
prevent her from going over entirely, and to assist in
righting her. --Totten. --Craig.
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