Category:Steeve

Steeve, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Steeved; p. pr. & vb. n. Steeving.] Etym: [cf. Od. steve staff, e. stem, n.] (shipbuilding)

Defn: to project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with The line of a vessel's keel; -- said of the bowsprit, etc.

Steeve Steeve, v. t.

1. (shipbuilding)

Defn: to elevate or fix at an angle with the horizon; -- said of the Bowsprit, etc.

2. To stow, as bales in a vessel's hold, by means of a steeve. See Steeve, n. (b).

Steeve Steeve, n. (naut.) (a) the angle which a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the Line of the vessel's keel; -- called also steeving. (b) a spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cotton bales, And similar kinds of cargo which need to be packed tightly.