Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheaf
noun
/ʃiːf/
Definition
A bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping.
Examples
- After the harvest, the farmer tied the wheat into sheaves for storage.
- She carried a sheaf of paper to the meeting.
- The artist used a sheaf of colorful flowers for the arrangement.
Meaning
A sheaf refers to a collection or bundle of things, often used in the context of harvested crops, especially grains.
Synonyms
- Bundle
- Bunch
- Cluster
