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steeve1

Pronunciation: /stiːv/
Definition of steeve

noun

  • (in a sailing ship) the angle of the bowsprit in relation to the horizontal.

verb

[with object]
  • give (the bowsprit of a sailing ship) a specified inclination.

Origin:

mid 17th century: of unknown origin

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