Definitions

1. noun

a channel or groove, especially in a rock or a wall, made by the flow of water

“The hikers had to navigate through the steeves in the rock to reach the top.”

2. verb

to cut or make a steeve in something

“The geologist steeved a path through the stone to access the underground cave.”

3. verb

to make something more steep or vertical

“The steeving of the hillside made it difficult to climb.”