SHEAVE definition: to gather, collect, or bind into a sheaf or sheaves. See examples of sheave used in a sentence.

sheave (ʃiːv) n (Mechanical Engineering) a wheel with a grooved rim, esp one used as a pulley [C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German scība disc]

Mar 13, 2018 · There are some differences between a pulley and a sheave. A pulley is one of six types of simple machines. A sheave (pronounced "shiv") is actually part of the pulley system. …

A sheave (pronounced "sheev" or "shiv") is a wheel or roller with a groove along its edge for holding a belt, rope or cable. When hung between two supports with a belt, rope or cable, one …

sheave in British English (ʃiːv ) noun a wheel with a grooved rim, esp one used as a pulley

4 days ago · A sheave is simply a grooved wheel designed to be used in conjunction with a flexible element, such as a belt, rope, or cable. This simple machine is housed within a frame …

Nov 29, 2025 · sheave (plural sheaves) A wheel having a groove in the rim for a rope to work in, and set in a block, mast, or similar; the wheel of a pulley. quotations

Jul 17, 2025 · The resource page covers some of the core definitions, principles, formulas, and calculations that guide sheave design and manufacturing. While we wanted to provide some …

Sheave definition: To collect and bind into a sheaf.

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