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sheave(2)(dictionary)
sheave(3)(dictionary)
sheave(4)(dictionary)
Sheave - Sailing(gambling)

kaikomako (iou) and sheave(1) (iou)


kaikomako (iou)



kaikomako noun. Pl. -os. M19.
[Maori.]
A New Zealand tree, Pennantia corymbosa (family Icacinaceae), which bears panicles of fragrant white flowers and black berries.

sheave(1) (iou)



sheave noun1. ME.

A grooved wheel in a pulley-block etc. for a cord to run on. Also, a grooved wheel capable of running on a rail or bar. ME.
= SHIVE noun1 1. Long obsolete exc. Scot. & dial. LME.