English Dictionary

sheave

IPA（発音記号）

/ʃiːv/

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

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。

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

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。

意味（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.

意味（2）

A sliding scutcheon for covering a keyhole.

sheaves （ plural ）