sheave

1 of 2

noun

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

sheave

2 of 2

verb

ˈshēv How to pronounce sheave (audio)
sheaved; sheaving

transitive verb

: to gather and bind into a sheaf

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

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

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

sheave

2 of 2 verb
ˈshēv How to pronounce sheave (audio)
sheaved; sheaving
: to gather and bind into a sheaf

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