steep grade

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• Grade (slope) — d = run Δh = rise l = slope length α = angle of inclination This article is for the grade of a topographic feature or constructed element, for other uses see: Slope (disambiguation) The grade (also called slope, incline, gradient, pitch or rise)… …   Wikipedia

• grade — n. mark, rating (esp. AE) 1) to make out grades; to give a grade 2) to get, receive a grade 3) an excellent, high; failing; fair, mediocre; low; passing grade 4) (a student s) average grades standard 5) to make the grade 6) a high; low; medium;… …   Combinatory dictionary

• steep — 01. I m kind of a new skier, so I don t really feel confident enough to go down a really [steep] slope. 02. The sign said, Warning [Steep] grade. Slow down and use caution. 03. The Hindu religion advises that the road to the good is the roughest… …   Grammatical examples in English

• grade — [[t]gre͟ɪd[/t]] ♦♦♦ grades, grading, graded 1) VERB If something is graded, its quality is judged, and it is often given a number or a name that indicates how good or bad it is. [be V ed] Dust masks are graded according to the protection they… …   English dictionary

• grade — 01. The [grade] six class went on a three day camping trip to Goldstream Park. 02. My daughter always gets good [grades] at school, but my son s marks are usually pretty average. 03. The principal has called an assembly for [grade] twelve… …   Grammatical examples in English

• grade — 1. noun 1) a higher grade of steel Syn: category, set, class, classification, grouping, group, bracket 2) his job is of the lowest grade Syn: rank, level, echelon, standing, po …   Thesaurus of popular words

• grade — [grād] n. [Fr < L gradus, a step, degree, rank < gradi, to step, walk < IE base * ghredh , to stride > Goth griths, step] 1. any of the stages in an orderly, systematic progression; step; degree 2. a) a degree or rating in a scale… …   English World dictionary

• Grade (climbing) — Rock climbing History Styles Technique Equipment and protection Grades (difficulty of climb) Terminology Belaying Abseiling …   Wikipedia

• grade — Synonyms and related words: acclivity, adjust, align, alphabetize, amount, analyze, arrange, array, ascend, ascent, assort, bank, bevel, bezel, blood, bolt, bracket, branch, break down, bulk, caliber, calibrate, calibrated, cant, careen, caste,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• make the grade — (informal) COME UP TO STANDARD, come up to scratch, qualify, pass, pass muster, measure up; succeed, win through; informal be up to snuff, cut it, cut the mustard. → grade * * * I. phrasal : succeed …   Useful english dictionary

• Warning sign — redirects here. For other uses, see Warning Sign (disambiguation). For a sign on a vehicle or building relating to it or its contents, see placard. A traffic warning sign is a type of traffic sign that indicates a hazard ahead on the road that… …   Wikipedia