sheaf

/ʃiːf/

Definitions

1. noun

A bundle of grain, especially wheat or oats, tied together for easy handling or storage.

“The farmer gathered a sheaf of wheat from the field.”

2. noun

A collection of things, such as papers or documents, tied or bound together.

“Sheaf of papers on her desk contained her research notes.”

3. verb

To tie or bind together, especially in a sheaf.

“The farmer sheafed the wheat into bundles for harvest.”

Synonyms

  • bundle
  • stack

Antonyms

  • disorder
  • scattered