English Word · Intermediate
unreeve
To withdraw or take out, as for example a rope from a block
Pronunciation: say unreeve
Meaning
To withdraw or take out, as for example a rope from a block.
Example
But he carried all sail till the rotten main-sheet parted at the boom, and when he came up in the wind to lower the sail the main throat halyard refused to unreeve.
But he carried all sail till the rotten main-sheet parted at the boom, and when he came up in the wind to lower the sail the main throat halyard refused to unreeve.
Practice tips
- Practice unreeve out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.