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

Before winter, the harvesters sheave the tall wheat stalks into neat bundles for storage.

She sheaved the rope through the pulley and then tightened it to secure the load.

Sheaved bundles of wheat lay in the barn, their golden stalks still warm from the field.

The mechanic inspected the worn sheaves before reassembling the crane.

The rigger, sheaving the cable onto the drum, worked carefully to avoid kinks.

The sheaveless hoist failed to lift the heavy beam during the renovation.