Steeving

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Steeving \Steev"ing\, n.
     1. The act or practice of one who steeves.
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     2. (Naut.) See {Steeve}, n.
        (a) .
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Steeve \Steeve\ (st[=e]v), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Steeved}; p. pr.
     & vb. n. {Steeving}.] [Cf. OD. steve staff, E. stem, n.]
     (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.
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