sheaf Definition
- 1a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthways and tied together after reaping
- 2a quantity of something, especially paper, held together by a band around the middle
Using sheaf: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sheaf" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The farmer gathered the sheaves of wheat.
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She had a sheaf of papers in her hand.
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He bound the sheaf of cornstalks with twine.
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The artist sketched a sheaf of wheat.
sheaf Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sheaf
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The archer carried a sheaf of arrows on his back.
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The farmer gathered the sheaves of cornstalks to be used as fodder for his animals.
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She had a sheaf of papers in her hand, ready to present to the committee.
Origins of sheaf
from Old English 'sceaf', meaning 'something thrown away'
Summary: sheaf in Brief
The term 'sheaf' [ʃiːf] refers to a bundle of grain stalks tied together after reaping or a quantity of something held together by a band around the middle. It is commonly used in agriculture and office settings, exemplified by 'The farmer gathered the sheaves of wheat.' and 'She had a sheaf of papers in her hand.' 'Sheaf' extends into phrases like 'sheaf of arrows,' denoting a bundle of arrows, and 'sheaf of cornstalks,' referring to a bundle of cornstalks.
