steeve in English
noun
1
(in a sailing ship) the angle of the bowsprit in relation to a horizontal plane.
The tilt or " steeve " of the bowsprit is very important.
verb
1
give (the bowsprit) a specified inclination.
The sail plan shows masts with a sharp rake, nicely steeved bowsprit, stub top-mast on the main, no spreaders, jumper struts nor permanent back-stays.
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