reeve
/riːv/
verb
- To pass a rope or line through a hole, ring, or block.
- You need to reeve the line through the eyelet before tying it off.
- The sailor reeved the rope through the pulley to hoist the sail.
- He carefully reeved the cable around the winch drum.
noun
- An official who manages land or property for a lord or owner, especially in medieval times.
- The reeve collected rents and settled disputes among the villagers.
- In the feudal system, the reeve was responsible for overseeing the lord's estate.
- The reeve reported to the baron about the harvest and livestock.
- A chief officer or mayor in some towns or districts, especially in Canada.
- Citizens elected a new reeve to lead the municipality.
- The town reeve presided over the council meeting last night.
- The reeve announced plans to build a new community center.