SHEAVE


Meaning of SHEAVE in English

~ 1

■ verb a sheaf.

Origin

C16: from ~s .

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~ 2

■ noun a wheel with a groove for a rope to run on, as in a pulley block.

Origin

ME: from a Gmc base meaning 'wheel, pulley'.

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