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steepen [ˈsti:pən] VB trans

1. steepen (become steeper):

steepen

де́лать бо́лее круты́м

2. steepen inf (become more expensive):

steepen

возраста́ть

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This descent steepens above 25% at places, which requires care to descend. en.wikipedia.org

It is widely held that a common cause for headwall steepening and extension headward is the crevasses known as bergschrund that occur between the moving ice and the headwall. en.wikipedia.org

The captain extended the spoilers (speed brakes) and steepened the descent. en.wikipedia.org

For instance, suppose we know the amount by which the yield curve has steepened at each key rate maturity. en.wikipedia.org

Above the bench, the grade steepened into a 500-foot face of rock called the palisades. en.wikipedia.org

Assuming that the plane is properly lined up for the runway, the forward slip will allow the aircraft "track" to be maintained while steepening the descent without adding excessive airspeed. en.wikipedia.org

Having no flaps or other drag-producing devices, we resorted to the time-proven sideslip to steepen our approaches, up to 1200 fpm. en.wikipedia.org

The original roof had a sixty degree pitch, though it has been steepened during the house's various restorations. en.wikipedia.org

The drainage system in the area was rearranged and steepened, causing streams to downcut faster and sometimes change course. en.wikipedia.org

While the angle of ascent steepens significantly closer to the summit, special climbing equipment is not required. en.wikipedia.org

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