Sheaved: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheaved

 

[ ʃiːvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past form

Sheaved is the past tense of the verb 'sheave', which means to put something into a sheath or to cover it. It often refers to the act of placing a sword or knife into its protective casing. In a broader sense, it can also mean to gather or cut crops and bundle them together.

Synonyms

bundle, cover, sheath.

Examples of usage

  • He sheaved the sword quickly.
  • The farmer sheaved the wheat after harvesting.
  • After the battle, many soldiers sheaved their weapons.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheaved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amontoado

🇮🇳 गट्ठा हुआ

🇩🇪 gebündelt

🇮🇩 digulung

🇺🇦 згрупований

🇵🇱 związany

🇯🇵 束ねられた

🇫🇷 regroupé

🇪🇸 atado

🇹🇷 demetlenmiş

🇰🇷 묶인

🇸🇦 مجموعة

🇨🇿 svázaný

🇸🇰 zviazaný

🇨🇳 捆绑的

🇸🇮 zvezan

🇮🇸 bundin

🇰🇿 байланған

🇬🇪 შეკრული

🇦🇿 bağlanmış

🇲🇽 atado

Etymology

The word 'sheave' can be traced back to Old English 'sceaf', which means 'to cut' or 'to reap'. It is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse 'skefja', meaning 'to gather'. The usage of 'sheave' has shifted from its agricultural roots, where it referred to bundles of grain, to include broader meanings associated with covering or enclosing items. The concept of sheaving something has historically been vital in various trades, from agriculture to weapon handling, highlighting the importance of protection and storage in human activities.