relieving

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Relieve Source: opted

2. a. Serving or tending to relieve. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: webster

4. Serving or tending to relieve. Relieving arch (Arch.), adischarging arch. See under Discharge, v. t.-- Relieving tackle. (Naut.) (a) A temporary tackle attached to thetiller of a vessel during gales or an action, in case of accident tothe tiller ropes. (b) A strong tackle from a wharf to a careenedvessel, to prevent her from going over entirely, and to assist inrighting her. Totten. Craig. Source: adambom

5. v provide physical relief, as from pain v free someone temporarily from his or her obligations v grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to v lessen the intensity of or calm v save from ruin, destruction, or harm v relieve oneself of troubling information v provide relief for v free from a burden, evil, or distress v take by stealing v grant exemption or release to v alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive Source: ecdict

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