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reeve (2)

reeve [ reev ] (past rove, past participle reeved, present participle reev·ing, 3rd person present singular reeves)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. thread something through opening: to thread a rope or rod through a ring or other opening

2. fasten something by reeving: to fasten a line or rope by passing it around or through some solid object

[Early 17th century. Origin ?]
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