Holdup and Steep

Holdup

Holdup noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Steep and holdup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steep" instead an adjective "Holdup".

Steep

Steep adjective - Having an incline approaching the perpendicular.

Holdup and steep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdup" instead an adjective "Steep".

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