Definitions for: Relieving

Webster (1913) Definition: 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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