reeve
2reeve
verbrove\ˈrōv\ or reevedreev·ing
Definition of REEVE
transitive verb
1
: to pass (as a rope) through a hole or opening
2
: to fasten by passing through a hole or around something
3
: to pass a rope through
intransitive verb
of a rope : to pass through a block or similar device
Origin of REEVE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1627
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