Translations for „steepen“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

I . steep·en [ˈsti:pən] VB intr

1. steepen (become steeper):

steepen

postajati [perf postati [bolj] strm]

steepen road, slope

[strmo] vzpenjati se [perf vzpeti se ]

2. steepen inf (increase in cost):

steepen

povečevati se [perf povečati se]

steepen

naraščati [perf narasti]

II . steep·en [ˈsti:pən] VB trans

steepen steps:

steepen

narediti bolj strmo

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English

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

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Warping or faulting of a drainage basin will steepen the stream gradient followed by the downcutting.

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The line entered the tunnel on a downward grade of 1 in 1,000, steepening to a grade of 1 in 15 at the eastern portal.

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

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The hill has a flattened summit measuring 41 metres by 30 metres, and its sides may have been artificially steepened.

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

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

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In general, they flatten the dome of the cornea to correct myopia, and steepen the dome of the cornea to correct hyperopia.

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Once under power, it is raised into a 65 climb, which is further steepened in the higher part of the trajectory.

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To this point, gradients were gentle, but they now steepened to 1 in 66 on the climb up to the bridge.

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