unreeve
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un·reeve

transitive verb \-ˈrēv\
un·rove\-ˈrōv\ or un·reevedun·reev·ing

Definition of UNREEVE

: to withdraw (a rope) from an opening (as a ship's block or thimble)

First Known Use of UNREEVE

1600

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