steeves
/stivz/
verb
- Third person singular present of steeve: stows or packs cargo tightly.
- He steeves the barrels to maximize the ship's capacity.
- She steeves the boxes so they fit perfectly in the container.
- The crew chief steeves the cargo with great care.
noun
- Plural of steeve: long spars or booms used in loading cargo.
- The old steeves were replaced with modern cranes.
- The warehouse stored several steeves for the dockworkers.
- Two steeves were needed to lift the heavy machinery.