What does greave mean?
Greave means (obsolete) A bush; a tree; a grove..
Greave
/ɡɹiːv/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A bush; a tree; a grove..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) A bush; a tree; a grove.
- (obsolete) A bough; a branch.
- (obsolete) A ditch or trench.
- (historical) A piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin, and occasionally the tops of the feet.
- (nautical, transitive) To clean (a ship's bottom); to grave.
Example Sentences
she fled into that covert greave
And through the stained windows bright, / From o'er the red-tiled eaves, / The sunlight blazed with colored light / On golden helms and greaves.
Then he cast off his breast-plate, thigh pieces, and greaves, while Alleyne followed his example.
Synonyms for greave
Antonyms for greave
Related Words
Word Forms
- greaves
- greeve
- greaving
- greaved
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for greave?
Common synonyms include cnemid, jambeau, greaves.
What is the opposite of greave?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use greave in a sentence?
she fled into that covert greave
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