Steeve

[Cf. O. D. steve, staff.] (Ship-building.) To make an angle with the horizon, or with the line of a vessel’s keel; — said of the bowsprit.

[imp. & p. p. STEEVED; p. pr. & vb. n. STEEVING.] (Ship-building.) To elevate at an angle with the horizon; — said of the bowsprit.

n. (Naut.) (a.) The angle which a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel. (b.) A long, heavy spar, with a place to fit a block at one end, used in stowing certain kinds of cargo which need to be driven in closely. Dana.