steeve

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To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessel's keel; -- said of the bowsprit, etc
The angle which a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel; called also steeving
To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessel's keel; said of the bowsprit, etc
See Steeve, n
To stow, as bales in a vessel's hold, by means of a steeve
To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessels keel; -- said of the bowsprit, etc
{i} angle at which a bowsprit tilts upwards with the horizon
To stow or pack (cargo) in the hold of a ship. To have an upward inclination. Used of a bowsprit
A spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cotton bales, and similar kinds of cargo which need to be packed tightly
To elevate or fix at an angle with the horizon; said of the bowsprit, etc
{f} project upward, tilt upward, make a bowsprit incline to a higher level
steeve

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    [ 'stEv ] (transitive verb.) 15th century. Middle English steven, probably from Spanish estibar or Portuguese estivar to pack tightly, from Latin stipare to press together; more at STIFF.

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    steeving, steeved
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