Re-liēv'ing, p. a.

(-leev'ing), p. a. Serving or tending to relieve.

Relieving arch. See DISCHARGING ARCH. — 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 oversetting entirely, and to assist in righting her. Totten. Craig.