Especially of a hill or path: steep, sloping; set at a sharp angle; high.

A section of river where the bed slopes and the water is shallow and runs swiftly; a rapid.

To officiate at a wrestling match or other contest; to act as a referee. Hence more generally: to act as a mediator; to intercede or intervene. Frequently with between, among. Now only with reference to Cornish wrestling.

With against: to fight or act in opposition to, to resist.

With for: to strive or contend for (a desired object, an issue, principle, etc.). Also with up and with. Now somewhat rare.

To make difficulties about something one objects to; to raise objections; to scruple; to quibble. Chiefly with at, about, specifying the thing objected to.