REEVE (2)

reeve (2)|reve. Reeve, or Reve, n. a steward, bailiff, assistant

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Reeve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rove (rōv); p. pr. & vb. n. Reeving.] [[Cf. D. reven. See Reef, n. & v. t.]] (Naut.) To pass, as the end of a rope, through any hole in a block, thimble, cleat, ringbolt, cringle, or the like.