Definition

A bundle of stalks of grain or similar plants that are tied together, or a collection of items that are grouped or held together.

Example

The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.

Conversation

I found this old sheaf of papers in the attic yesterday.

Really? What kind of papers were they?

They were just some old printouts, but the sheaf was so dusty!

You should probably keep them in a better place to avoid that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To gather and tie together a collection of items, usually plants or stalks, into a bundle.

Example

The farmer decided to sheaf the wheat after harvesting it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they sheaf the wheat after harvest?

Yeah, it’s impressive how they bundle it all together.

I think it’s such a neat way to organize everything.

Root Explanation

The word 'sheaf' originates from Old English 'sceaf', meaning a bundle of grain or stalks. It refers specifically to a collection of harvested crops tied together.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bundle of grain tied together — that's what a sheaf is, representing a collection of stalks.

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