Relieving

Relieving , adjective

Serving or tending to relieve.

Collocations (2)

Relieving arch (Architecture) , a discharging arch. See under Discharge, transitive verb

Relieving tackle (Nautical) , (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