sheaf

C2
Pronunciation
/ʃiːf/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.

2 Definition

Any collection of things bound together; a bundle.

Example Sentences
  • a sheaf of paper
3 Definition

A bundle of arrows sufficient to fill a quiver, or the allowance of each archer.

4 Definition

A quantity of arrows, usually twenty-four.

5 Definition

A sheave.

6 Definition

An abstract construct in topology that associates data to the open sets of a topological space, together with well-defined restrictions from larger to smaller open sets, subject to the condition that compatible data on overlapping open sets corresponds, via the restrictions, to a unique datum on the union of the open sets.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To gather and bind into a sheaf; to make into sheaves

Example Sentences
  • to sheaf wheat
2 Definition

To collect and bind cut grain, or the like; to make sheaves.