reeve

verb
UK: /riːv/
US: /riːv/

  1. To pass a rope or chain through a hole or opening, such as a pulley or ring, to fasten or secure something.

    1. Reeve the rope through the eyelet to make a loop.
    2. We had to reeve a new cable through the winch system after the old one broke.

  2. To thread or pass something through an opening.

    1. Reeve the wire through the conduit before connecting it.
    2. The technician had to reeve the fiber optic cable through the narrow passage.
reeve noun

  1. An administrative officer of a town or district; a local official.

    1. The reeve spoke at the town meeting last night.
    2. Historically, the reeve was responsible for maintaining order in the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reeve" in English means: To pass a rope or chain through a hole or opening, such as a pulley or ring, to fasten or secure something., To thread or pass something through an opening..

The phonetic transcription of "reeve" is /riːv/ in British English and /riːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "reeve": "Reeve the rope through the eyelet to make a loop.". More examples on the page.