sheave

1 of 2

noun

ˈshiv How to pronounce sheave (audio)
ˈshēv
: a grooved wheel or pulley (as of a pulley block)

sheave

2 of 2

verb

sheaved; sheaving

transitive verb

: to gather and bind into a sheaf

Examples of sheave in a Sentence

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Noun
The primary sheave nut may loosen and fall off. Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sheve; akin to Old High German scība disk

Verb

sheaf

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sheave was in the 14th century

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“Sheave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheave. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sheave

1 of 2 noun
ˈshiv How to pronounce sheave (audio)
ˈshēv
: a grooved wheel : pulley

sheave

2 of 2 verb
sheaved; sheaving
: to gather and bind into a sheaf

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