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sheaf

 

[ สƒiหf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture term

A sheaf is a bundle of grain or stalks of plants that have been gathered together. It is often tied with twine or other materials to keep the stalks secured. Sheaves are traditionally used in harvesting grain crops and can also refer to a collection of similar items or papers. The practice of creating sheaves dates back centuries and is integral to agriculture, especially in harvest seasons.

Synonyms

bundle, cluster, collection

Examples of usage

  • The farmer created a sheaf of wheat to dry in the sun.
  • During the festival, they displayed a colorful sheaf of hay.
  • The children gathered sheaves of straw to make decorations.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheaf" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น feixe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคŸเฅเค เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Garbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฝะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ snop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gerbe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manojo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ snop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ snop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manojo

Etymology

The term 'sheaf' originates from Old English 'sceaf', which meant a bundle of wheat or other crops. The history of the word is deeply rooted in agricultural practices, dating back to early farming societies where harvesting grains was crucial for survival. From the Old English, 'sceaf' is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, highlighting the importance of this term in describing harvested crops. As agriculture evolved, the sheaf became a significant emblem of the harvest season, symbolizing plenty and hard work in rural communities. Over time, the concept of a sheaf also adapted to include other types of collections, indicating shared features or purposes, thus broadening its meaning beyond its original agricultural context.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,850, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.