\Steeve\, 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.

\Steeve\, v. t.
1. (Shipbuilding) To elevate or fix at an angle with the
   horizon; -- said of the bowsprit, etc.
2. To stow, as bales in a vessel's hold, by means of a
   steeve. See {Steeve}, n.
   (b) .

\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.