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reeving

/ˈriːvɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"The child reev'd the shoelace through the eyelet to tie his shoe. "
nautical sailing technical

Related Words

Illustration shoelace

shoelace noun

/ˈʃuːˌleɪs/

A lace used for fastening a shoe.

"I tripped because my shoelace was untied. "

Illustration shoe

shoe noun

/ʃuː/

A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.

"My son wore his new brown shoes to school today. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration eyelet

eyelet noun

/ˈaɪ.lət/

An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.

"Push the aglet of the shoelace through each of the eyelets, one at a time."

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration hole

hole noun

/həʊl/ /hoʊl/

A hollow place or cavity; an excavation; a pit; an opening in or through a solid body, a fabric, etc.; a perforation; a rent; a fissure.

"There’s a hole in my shoe.  Her stocking has a hole in it."

Illustration opening

opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

Illustration child

child noun

/t͡ʃaɪld/

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Illustration fasten

fasten verb

/ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfæsn̩/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

Illustration pass

pass verb

[pʰäːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰas] [pʰäs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰaːs]

To change place.

"The parade passed through the town center. "

Illustration rope

rope noun

/ɹəʊp/ /ɹoʊp/

Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."