sheaves

a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves n

To gather and bind into a sheaf or sheaves

characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor n an instance of agitation of the earth's crust n an unpleasant or disappointing surprise n a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry

A small collection of sheaves set up in the field

a shock; in England, twelve sheaves. v