The tea master recorded the steepings to ensure each cup reached the right strength.

The steepnesses of the hiking trails varied so much that some sections required ropes while others were gentle enough for casual walkers.

We followed the Steeping to its tidal estuary, spotting kingfishers and herons among the reedbeds.

The cellar rot-steeped the wooden crates, rendering their contents unsalvageable.

The farmer noticed the compost pile rot-steeping in the humid summer heat, releasing a sour, earthy odor.

They rot-steep the cotton in large vats to remove natural impurities before spinning.

The stagnant water rot-steeps the barrels left in the shed.

Little Steeping, a village and civil parish served by the Firsby Group Parish Council in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF4362), hosts an annual village fete.

The town's historic houses are known for their steep-slope roofs and ornate wooden trim.

According to ASTM E 1918-97, we specified a steep-slope roof for the new building, meaning the roof's uppermost part would be installed at a slope of 2:12 (9.5 degrees) or more.