steeving
/ˈstivɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of stowing cargo tightly, especially in a ship's hold.
- Steeving requires skill to ensure the cargo doesn't shift at sea.
- The workers were trained in proper steeving techniques.
- Efficient steeving saves space and prevents damage during transport.
adjective
- Relating to or used for stowing cargo tightly.
- The steeving process took several hours.
- They used special steeving equipment to pack the hold.
- The steeving crew worked quickly to load the ship.