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sheaf

The correct spelling is sheaf.

How to pronounce sheaf

/ʃiːf/
noun

IPA: /ʃiːf/

Say it like: Shee-f

The correct spelling is sheaf. A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw. For example: "a sheaf of paper"

Usage Examples

a sheaf of paper

to sheaf wheat

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.
  2. 2.Any collection of things bound together; a bundle.
  3. 3.A bundle of arrows sufficient to fill a quiver, or the allowance of each archer.
  4. 4.A quantity of arrows, usually twenty-four.
  5. 5.A sheave.

verb

  1. 1.To gather and bind into a sheaf; to make into sheaves
  2. 2.To collect and bind cut grain, or the like; to make sheaves.

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