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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

STEEVING

n.In seamens language, the angle of elevation which a ships bowsprit makes with the horizon.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

STEEVING

STEEVING Steev "ing, n.

 

1. The act or practice of one who steeves.

 

2. (Naut. )

 

Defn: See Steeve, n. (a ).