What does sleave mean?
Sleave means (weaving) To separate, as threads; to divide, as a collection of threads..
Sleave
/sliːv/ · verb
Meaning
(weaving) To separate, as threads; to divide, as a collection of threads..
Definitions by Sense
- (weaving) To separate, as threads; to divide, as a collection of threads.
- 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.
Synonyms for sleave
Antonyms for sleave
Related Words
Word Forms
- sleaves
- sleaving
- sleaved
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sleave?
Common synonyms include sley.
What is the opposite of sleave?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sleave in a sentence?
Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleave of care.
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