/ Dictionary / Index S sheave: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sheave Pronunciation: (shēv), [key] — sheaved, sheav•ing. to gather, collect, or bind into a sheaf or sheaves. sheave Pronunciation: (shiv, shēv), [key] — n. a pulley for hoisting or hauling, having a grooved rim for retaining a wire rope. a wheel with a grooved rim, for transmitting force to a cable or belt. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. shea tree sheaves Related Content Daily Word Quiz: crockery Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language