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sheaf

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ʁɨʃˈtiɐ/res·ti·a

Definition

1

A bundle of cut stalks of grain or similar plants, tied together after reaping.

Usage examples

“He gathered the wheat into sheaves.”
“The sheaves were leaning against the barn wall.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

sheaf of wheatsheaf of barleybind sheaves