Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheaves
noun
/ʃiːvz/
Definition
A sheaf is a bundle of something, typically grain stalks that are tied together after being harvested.
Examples
- The farmer tied the sheaves of wheat in the field.
- Patrols discovered sheaves of papers documenting the project.
Meaning
The term often refers to bundles of cereals, but can also symbolize a collection of similar objects gathered together.
Synonyms
- bundle
- package
- collection
