Kata bahasa Indonesia
English word
CIDE DICTIONARY
steeve, v. i. [Cf. OD. steve staff, E. stem, n.].
To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessel's keel; -- said of the bowsprit, etc. [1913 Webster]
steeve, v. t.
- To elevate or fix at an angle with the horizon; -- said of the bowsprit, etc. [1913 Webster]
steeve, n.
The angle which a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel; -- called also steeving . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
steeve, n. & v. Naut.
--n. the angle of the bowsprit in relation to the horizontal.
--v.
1 intr. (of a bowsprit) make an angle with the horizontal.
2 tr. cause (the bowsprit) to do this.
--n. the angle of the bowsprit in relation to the horizontal.
--v.
1 intr. (of a bowsprit) make an angle with the horizontal.
2 tr. cause (the bowsprit) to do this.
steeve, n. & v. Naut.
--n. a long spar used in stowing cargo.
--v.tr. stow with a steeve.
--n. a long spar used in stowing cargo.
--v.tr. stow with a steeve.
Etymology
ME f. OF estiver or Sp. estivar f. L stipare pack tight