sheave

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ʃiːv/

Noun

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. / A sliding scutcheon for covering a keyhole.

Japanese Meaning

滑車：溝のある車輪。ロープが溝に収まり作動するもので、滑車ブロックなどに取り付けられる。 / 鍵穴の覆い：鍵穴を覆うためのスライディングスカッチョン。

What is this buttons?

The sailor inspected the sheave before hoisting the sail to ensure the rope would run smoothly.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その船員は帆を揚げる前に、ブロックに収められたロープ用の溝のある車輪を点検して、ロープがスムーズに動くことを確認した。

Details

Sense（1）

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.

To an exceptional degree the duties on these inclines have been passed on from father to son; many a boy has begun his working life in oiling the sheaves and, after passing through every grade, has reached the age of retirement in the responsible position of brakesman.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（2）

A sliding scutcheon for covering a keyhole.

sheaves

（ plural ）

Details

sheave

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Download the app!

sheave

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Login

──── or ────

Sign up

──── or ────

Download the app!