SHEAF


Meaning of SHEAF in English

n. & v.

n. (pl. sheaves) a group of things laid lengthways together and usu. tied, esp. a bundle of cornstalks tied after reaping, or a collection of papers.

v.tr. make into sheaves.

[ OE sceaf f. Gmc (as SHOVE) ]

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