Relieving

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Serving or tending to relieve. Relieving arch (Arch.) a discharging arch. See under Discharge, v. t. Relieving tackle a - (Naut.) 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.