reeving

Meanings

• verb

  The act of rowing a boat or pulling a rope.

  - "He enjoys reeving a boat on the lake."
  - "The sailors were reeving in the ropes to raise the anchor."

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Variants

List of all variants of reeving that leads to same result
reeve , reeved , reeves , reeving , rove

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Etymology

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Originally from Old Norse 'reifa' meaning to row or draw.

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Trivia

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1. Reeving is a key skill for sailors.

2. Reeving can also refer to the act of reeling in a catch when fishing.

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Related Concepts

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1. rowing: The act of propelling a boat through water using oars.

2. roping: The act of securing or tying objects using a rope.

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Culture

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In literature, reeving is often used to describe the sound of the wind or waves.

How to Memorize "reeving"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself rowing a boat or pulling a heavy rope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of waves or wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'rowing' or 'roping' in the sea.

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