steeve Meaning, Definition & Usage

Steeve intransitive verb

Etymology

Cf. OD. steve staff, E. stem, n.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Steeved ; present participle & verbal noun Steeving

Definitions

1. (Shipbuilding) 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 transitive verb

Definitions

1. (Shipbuilding) 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 noun

Definitions

1. (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.