un·reeve ( n-r v )v. un·reeved or un·rove (-r  v), un·reeved or un·ro·ven (-rv n), un·reev·ing, un·reeves Nautical v.tr. To withdraw (a rope, for example) from an opening, such as a block or thimble. v.intr. 1. To become unreeved. 2. To unreeve a rope. |
unreeve [ʌnˈriːv]
vb -reeves, -reeving, -rove, -reeved
(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical to withdraw (a rope) from a block, thimble, etc.
[from un-2 + reeve2]
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