What is the meaning of reeve?

noun

  • Female ruff.

verb

  • Pass a rope through.
    • usage: "reeve an opening"
  • Pass through a hole or opening.
    • usage: "reeve a rope"
  • Fasten by passing through a hole or around something. .
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