sheave

¹

[ sheev ]

verb (used with object)

, sheaved, sheav·ing.

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

sheave

²

[ shiv, sheev ]

noun

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

sheave

¹

/ ʃiːv /

verb

1. tr to gather or bind into sheaves

sheave

²

/ ʃiːv /

noun

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

Word 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheave¹

C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German scība disc

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Times

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

From Seattle Times

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.

From BBC

"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.

From Reuters