Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Serving or tending to relieve.
- adjective (Arch.) a discharging arch. See under
Discharge , v. t. - adjective (Naut.) A strong tackle from a wharf to a careened vessel, to prevent her from going over entirely, and to assist in righting her.
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- verb Present participle of
relieve .
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Examples
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I staggered to the bathroom, understanding for the first time the term relieving oneself.
Raziel Kristine Douglas 2011
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I staggered to the bathroom, understanding for the first time the term relieving oneself.
Raziel Kristine Douglas 2011
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This man did himself and all other sportsmen a dis-service, at least the DNR did the right thing in relieving him of his duties.
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This man did himself and all other sportsmen a dis-service, at least the DNR did the right thing in relieving him of his duties.
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On the other hand, he possibly spent more money in relieving hard-luck cases than did the wildest of the new millionaires on insane debauchery.
Chapter XI 2010
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The news of Dermody's death [1] is truly afflicting; and glad am I to find the literary worthies were not backward in relieving his distress, however his distress came.
Letter 93 2009
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With McCain's age, the odds of McCain relieving his position prematurely and making you the next president is probably a whole lot higher than any of the current VP choices 'chances to win outright when they run alone.
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Radiation Therapy and surgery may also be helpful in relieving symptoms.
Balkinization 2007
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Radiation Therapy and surgery may also be helpful in relieving symptoms.
Balkinization 2007
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Radiation Therapy and surgery may also be helpful in relieving symptoms.
Balkinization 2007
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