English Word · Intermediate
steeve
The angle that a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel
Pronunciation: /stiːv/
Meaning
The angle that a bowsprit makes with the horizon, or with the line of the vessel's keel.
Example
The shipwright adjusted the steeve of the bowsprit to improve the vessel's balance.
The shipwright adjusted the steeve of the bowsprit to improve the vessel's balance.
Practice tips
- Practice steeve out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.