steeve

¹

[ steev ]

verb (used with object)

, steeved, steev·ing.

1. to stuff (cotton or other cargo) into a ship's hold.

noun

1. a long derrick or spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cargo in a ship's hold.

steeve

²

[ steev ]

verb (used without object)

, steeved, steev·ing.

1. (of a bowsprit or the like) to incline upward at an angle instead of extending horizontally.

verb (used with object)

, steeved, steev·ing.

1. to set (a spar) at an upward inclination.

steeve

¹

/ 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

1. such an angle

steeve

²

/ stiːv /

noun

1. a spar having a pulley block at one end, used for stowing cargo on a ship

verb

1. tr to stow (cargo) securely in the hold of a ship

Word History and Origins

Origin of steeve¹

1475–85; probably < Spanish estibar to cram < Latin stīpāre to stuff, pack tightly; akin to Old English stīf stiff

Origin of steeve²

First recorded in 1635–45; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of steeve¹

C17: of uncertain origin

Origin of steeve²

C15 steven, probably from Spanish estibar to pack tightly, from Latin stīpāre to cram full

Example Sentences

Steeve Bancal, a trainee social worker from Sussex, was positive about the deal.

From BBC

With an early childhood in Haiti marked by poverty and other trauma, 19-year-old Steeve Biondolillo seems to have beat long odds.

From Seattle Times

With an early childhood in Haiti marked by poverty and other trauma, 19-year-old Steeve Biondolillo seems to have beat long odds.

From Washington Times

Current owner Steeve Bernardo worked at Chez Pipo as a student before buying the restaurant in 2009.

From Salon

"After everything she went through in her youth, she built herself a shell," her friend Steeve Briois told the BBC.

From BBC