noun
- plural of reeve: historical local officials or magistrates
Usage: historical
verb
- third person singular present of reeve: to pass a rope through a block or opening
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The medieval reeves collected taxes for the lord of the manor.
- Local reeves were responsible for maintaining order in their districts.
- The sailor reeves the line through the pulley system.
- She carefully reeves the rope through each block.
- The captain reeves the rigging before setting sail.