nounπShareAny of several local officials, with varying responsibilities."The reeve oversaw the local school's budget. "governmentpoliticsjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe president of a township or municipal district council."The reeve announced the town's new community garden project at the council meeting. "politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe holder of a proposed but unadopted commissioned rank of the Royal Air Force, equivalent to wing commander."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. "militaryroyaljobpositiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass (a rope) through a hole or opening, especially so as to fasten it."The sailor carefully reeved the rope through the pulley to raise the sail. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female of the species Philomachus pugnax, a highly gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; the male is a ruff."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. "animalbirdnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
