Sleave
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sliːv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sleave is a verb meaning (weaving) To separate, as threads; to divide, as a collection of threads.
Meaning
(weaving) To separate, as threads; to divide, as a collection of threads.
More Meanings
- The knotted or entangled part of silk or thread.
- Silk not yet twisted; floss.
Example Sentences
Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleave of care.
Word Forms
- sleaves
- sleaving
- sleaved
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ravelled, raveled, shed, sleid, slit, scutch.
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