SHEAVE Definition & Meaning

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sheave

[ sheev ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

sheaved, sheaving.

to gather, collect, or bind into a sheaf or sheaves.

sheave

[ shiv, sheev ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a pulley for hoisting or hauling, having a grooved rim for retaining a wire rope.
a wheel with a grooved rim, for transmitting force to a cable or belt.

sheave

/ ʃ��ː�� /

verb

tr to gather or bind into sheaves

sheave

/ ʃ��ː�� /

noun

a wheel with a grooved rim, esp one used as a pulley

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of sheave¹

First recorded in 1570–80; derivative of sheaf

Origin of sheave²

1300–50; Middle English schive; akin to Dutch schijf sheave, German Scheibe disk

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of sheave¹

C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German ��ī�� disc

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That’s an opportunity for Meloni to sheave off more of the center.

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This week’s work on the elevator included replacing two sheave, or pulley, bearings.

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Litterst says this week’s work on the elevator included replacing two sheave, or pulley, bearings.

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Teri Williams, a spokeswoman for the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, said the report found that Guyard-Guillot had ascended too quickly, which caused the rope to detach from the sheave/pulley.

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"The wire rope was severed due to the rapid ascent of the performer, ultimately causing the rope to be freed from the sheave/pulley and scraping against a shear point," the agency said.

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