Defn: 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 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.
STEEVING
Steev"ing, n.
1. The act or practice of one who steeves.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: See Steeve, n. (a).
STEG
Steg, n. Etym: [Icel. steggr the male of several animals. Cf. Stag.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: A gander. [Written also stag.] [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
STEGANOGRAPHIST
Steg`a*nog"ra*phist, n.