Examples of 'steep grade' in a sentence

Meaning of "steep grade"

steep grade: a sharp incline or slope, often used to describe roads or paths that are difficult to climb

How to use "steep grade" in a sentence

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steep grade
Do not descend a steep grade in neutral.
A series of signs warns truckers of the steep grade.
There is a steep grade up ahead.
Steep grade railway.
Lisa conquers the steep grade.
Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stopped position.
The end of the trail has a steep grade so caution is advised.
Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn around on a steep grade.
The natural steep grade of Potrero Hill was thought to be too dangerous.
An auxiliary climbing lane has been provided on the steep grade sections.
Travel on steep grade shall be straight up and down vs. sideway.
Parking near the shore is not recommended due to the steep grade.
Steep grade railways are usually isolated, with special safety systems.
And the penalty for error was severe given the steep grade.
Now, the trick to heading up a steep grade is to shift gears carefully.

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The pass was once a major hindrance to land transportation with its winding and steep grade.
The mountain 's steep grade and unique features were mainly formed by wind.
It only happens when I am going up a very steep grade.
Many steep grade railways are located in mountain regions, and are hence also mountain railways.
For example, when moving a load up a steep grade.
For more details about steep grade operation see either jake brake, or engine brake.
But when he reached the mountains, the steep grade wore.
A small number of steep grade railways have used 3-phase power supplies and induction motors.
We are on a long haul, making steady progress up the steep grade of a tough economy.
At Aiken, the steep grade between the two lines required the use of helpers.
Of course, that meant there was a long steep grade going down again.
Steep grade near McGovern's.
The branch ran northeasterly from the Lackawanna 's mainline up a very steep grade.
That 's a steep grade down there.
If pressed for 5 seconds, the unit switches to the manual mode steep grade.
The pass road has a steep grade of up to 22 percent.
That 's a steep hill . Looks like a pretty long steep grade.
That 's a steep grade down there . Gonna have to take it a little slow.
It is only 1.5 miles, but can be difficult due its steep grade.
It 's a steep grade.
Can the wagons make it? It 's a steep grade.

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