Background for reeve

reeve

/ɹiːv/

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noun

Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.

Examples :

"The reeve oversaw the local school's budget. "

government politics job organization

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noun

The president of a township or municipal district council.

Examples :

"The reeve announced the town's new community garden project at the council meeting. "

politics government organization

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noun

The holder of a proposed but unadopted commissioned rank of the Royal Air Force, equivalent to wing commander.

Examples :

"Although the Royal Air Force ultimately rejected the rank, some historians speculate about how a "reeve" would have fit into the command structure, situated between squadron leader and group captain. "

military royal job position government

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verb

To pass (a rope) through a hole or opening, especially so as to fasten it.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully reeved the rope through the pulley to raise the sail. "

nautical sailing technical

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noun

A female of the species Philomachus pugnax, a highly gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; the male is a ruff.

Examples :

"While birdwatching at the marsh, we spotted a reeve foraging near a group of lapwings, distinguished from the larger, more colorful ruff by her smaller size and plainer plumage. "

animal bird nature organism