Sheaf word meaning and definition
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Meaning and definition for "sheaf" word
\Sheaf\, n.; pl. {Sheaves}. [OE. sheef, shef, schef, AS. sce['a]f; akin to D. schoof, OHG. scoub, G. schaub, Icel. skauf a fox's brush, and E. shove. See {Shove}.] 1. A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw. The reaper fills his greedy hands, And binds the golden sheaves in brittle bands. --Dryden. 2. Any collection of things bound together; a bundle; specifically, a bundle of arrows sufficient to fill a quiver, or the allowance of each archer, -- usually twenty-four. The sheaf of arrows shook and rattled in the case. --Dryden.
\Sheaf\, v. t. To gather and bind into a sheaf; to make into sheaves; as, to sheaf wheat.
\Sheaf\, v. i. To collect and bind cut grain, or the like; to make sheaves. They that reap must sheaf and bind. --Shak.
Synonyms for sheaf
bundle
See also: bale | faggot | fagot | pack | package | parcel |
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Let's analyse "sheaf" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: FAEHS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1475 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
sheaf: 5 + 1 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six. |
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