Definition of "keeve"

(brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.  examples

(bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.  examples

(mining) A large vat used in dressing ores.  examples

To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.  examples

(UK, dialect) To heave; to tilt, as a cart.  examples