Steeve

[sti:v]

Definition

(v. i.) To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessel's keel; -- said of the bowsprit, etc.

(v. t.) To elevate or fix at an angle with the horizon; -- said of the bowsprit, etc.

(v. t.) To stow, as bales in a vessel's hold, by means of a steeve. See Steeve, n. (b).

(n.) The angle which a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel; -- called also steeving.

(n.) A spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cotton bales, and similar kinds of cargo which need to be packed tightly.

Edited by Cheryl

Definition

adj. (Scot.) stiff firm.—adv. Steeve′ly.

n. a spar with a block at the end for packing close certain kinds of cargo: the angle which the bowsprit of a ship makes with the horizon or the line of her keel.—Also Steev′ing.

v.t. to stuff pack close.—n. Steev′ing.

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