steeve
1
[steev]
/stiv/
verb (used with object)
,
steeved,
steeving.
1.
to stuff (cotton or other cargo) into a ship's hold.
noun
2.
a long derrick or spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cargo in a ship's hold.
Origin
1475-85;
probably <
Spanish
estibar
to cram <
Latin
stīpāre
to stuff, pack tightly; akin to
Old English
stīf
stiff
steeve
2
[steev]
/stiv/
verb (used without object)
,
steeved,
steeving.
1.
(of a bowsprit or the like) to incline upward at an angle instead of extending horizontally.
verb (used with object)
,
steeved,
steeving.
2.
to set (a spar) at an upward inclination.
Origin
1635-45;
origin uncertain
British Dictionary definitions for
steeve
steeve
1
/
stiːv
/
noun
1.
a spar having a pulley block at one end, used for stowing cargo on a ship
verb
2.
(
transitive
) to stow (cargo) securely in the hold of a ship
Word Origin
C15
steven,
probably from Spanish
estibar
to pack tightly, from Latin
stīpāre
to cram full
steeve
2
/
stiːv
/
verb
1.
to incline (a bowsprit or other spar) upwards or (of a bowsprit) to incline upwards at an angle from the horizontal
noun
2.
such an angle
Word Origin
C17: of uncertain origin