steeve

verb (1)

\ ˈstēv

steeved; steeving

Definition of steeve

(Entry 1 of 2)

archaic

: to stow especially in a ship's hold

steeve

verb (2)

steeved; steeving

Definition of steeve (Entry 2 of 2)

of a bowsprit : to incline upward at an angle with the horizon or the line of the keel

: to set (a bowsprit) at an upward inclination

Verb (1)

probably from Spanish estibar or Portuguese estivar to pack tightly, from Latin stipare to press together — more at stiff

Verb (2)

origin unknown

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