Definition

Describing something that has been gathered or bound together in a bundle, typically referring to stalks of grain or similar materials.

Example

The farmer stored the sheaved wheat in the barn for the winter.

Conversation

I saw those flowers in the garden; they looked so beautiful all sheaved together.

Yeah, I love how they create a nice bundle like that.

It really adds a lovely touch to the whole garden.

Absolutely! It makes everything feel more vibrant and alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To gather or bind together, especially in relation to grain or similar materials, often used in the context of harvesting.

Example

The farmer sheaved the wheat after the harvest was complete.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how he sheaved all those papers together?

Yeah, it looked really organized and neat.

I should probably learn to do that myself.

Root Explanation

The word 'sheaved' comes from 'sheaf' (from Old English 'sceaf', meaning a bundle of grain or stalks) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action or state). 'Sheaved' refers to something that has been bundled together, typically in the context of harvested grain.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sheaf' as a bundle of grain, and remember that 'sheaved' means something that has been bundled together.

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