sheave

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

1sheave

noun \ˈshiv, ˈshēv\

Definition of SHEAVE

: a grooved wheel or pulley (as of a pulley block)

Origin of SHEAVE

Middle English sheve; akin to Old High German scība disk
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Mechanical Engineering Terms

centrifuge, differential, flange, lathe, linchpin, pinion, plenum, ratchet, traction

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