Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheeve
verb
/ʃiːv/
Definition
To cut or strip off the outer bark or rind of a tree or plant.
Examples
- After sheeving the birch tree, they used the bark for baskets.
- The craftsman sheeved the willow branches to create flexible rods for weaving.
Meaning
Sheeve refers to the action of removing the bark or protective outer layer from a plant. This term is often used in relation to the preparation of materials from trees or shrubs.
Synonyms
- bark
- strip
- peel
