reeving
ˈriːvɪŋ
Definition

Definition of reeving - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sailingTECH.related to the process of passing a ropeTECH.
  • The reeving system ensures the rope moves smoothly.
splicing threading
2.
mechanicsTECH.involving threading through a series of pulleysTECH.
  • The reeving mechanism is essential for the crane's operation.
passing threading
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Origin of reeving

Dutch, reven (to reef a sail)

Examples of reeving in a sentence

  • Proper reeving prevents rope damage.
  • The reeving system ensures smooth operation.
  • Proper reeving is crucial for safety.

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  1. French:de transfilage, à enfilage par poulies, ...
  2. German:leinenführend, umgelenkter, ...
  3. Italian:infilatura della corda, passaggio attraverso le pulegge, ...
  4. Spanish:relacionado con el paso de cuerda, relacionado con el enhebrado de poleas, ...
  5. Portuguese:passagem de corda, passagem por roldanas, ...
  6. Chinese:穿绳的, 穿绳通过滑轮的, ...
  7. Japanese:ロープの通し, 滑車の通し, ...
  8. Arabic:خاص بتمرير الحبل, مُسَلَّك, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָשׁוּר לְהַעֲבָרַת חֶבֶל, קָשׁוּר לְהַשׁחָלַת גַלגַלּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:протягивание каната, продевание через блоки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:канатний, блоковий, ...
  12. Hindi:रस्सी पास करने की प्रक्रिया से संबंधित, चरखियों के धागे से संबंधित, ...
reeve
riːv
rove

Definition of reeve - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
governmentRarepresident of a township council in CanadaRare
  • The reeve attended the municipal meeting.
chief mayor warden
2.
historical officialDatedUKlocal official in charge of a town or districtDatedUK
  • The reeve managed the affairs of the village efficiently..
bailiff sheriff steward
3.
birdsTECH.female of the ruff species of birdTECH.
  • The reeve was spotted near the lake.
bird

Verb

tr.
maritimeTECH.pass a rope through an opening or around somethingTECH.
  • The sailor reeved the rope through the pulley.
lace thread
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Origin of reeve

Old English, gerefa (chief)

Examples of reeve in a sentence

  • As reeve, she oversees the township's budget.
  • The reeve held court to resolve local disputes.
  • As a reeve, he was responsible for collecting taxes.
  • A reeve was nesting in the tall grass.
  • Birdwatchers were excited to see a reeve.
  • He reeved the line through the eyelet.

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  1. French:président du conseil municipal, passer, ...
  2. German:Bürgermeister, durchziehen, ...
  3. Italian:presidente del consiglio comunale, passare, ...
  4. Spanish:presidente del consejo municipal, enhebrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:presidente do conselho, passar, ...
  6. Chinese:镇长, 穿过, ...
  7. Japanese:リーブ, 通す, ...
  8. Arabic:رئيس المجلس البلدي, مَرَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֹאשׁ מוֹעָצָה, לְהַשְׁחִיל, ...
  10. Russian:глава муниципалитета, продевать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рів, протягнути, ...
  12. Hindi:रीव, गुजारना, ...
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