Keeve \Keeve\, n. [AS. c?f, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F. cuve. Cf. {Kive}, {Coop}.] 1. (Brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub. --Ure. 2. (Bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier. 3. (Mining) A large vat used in dressing ores. Keeve \Keeve\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Keeved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Keeving}.] 1. To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation. 2. To heave; to tilt, as a cart. [Prov. Eng.]