Meaning Of The Word Sheave

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sheave in American English 1
a wheel with a grooved rim, such as is mounted in a pulley block to guide the rope or cable; pulley wheel
transitive verb: to gather, collect, or bind into a sheaf or sheaves

sheave in American English 2
to gather and fix (grain, papers, etc.) in a sheaf or sheaves
noun: a pulley for hoisting or hauling, having a grooved rim for retaining a wire rope

sheave in British English 1
verb: to gather or bind into sheaves

sheave in British English 2
noun: a wheel with a grooved rim, esp one used as a pulley

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