stave
1 antonym for stave — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — One of the curved wooden strips fitted together to form the side of a barrel or cask.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
One of the curved wooden strips fitted together to form the side of a barrel or cask.
“The cooper replaced a cracked stave in the old wine barrel.”
2. verb
To keep something away or delay it, especially in the phrase "stave off."
“Drinking water regularly can help stave off dehydration on a hike.”
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Antonyms
How to use stave
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stave off hunger
stave off disaster
stave in the hull
Etymology
A back-formation from "staves," the old plural of "staff."
Full origin of stave →Frequently asked questions
What does “stave” mean?
The word “stave” means one of the curved wooden strips fitted together to form the side of a barrel or cask. In plain terms, most often seen today in the phrase "stave off" — to hold something unwanted at bay for a while.
How do you pronounce “stave”?
“Stave” is pronounced stayv (/steɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “stave” in a sentence?
Here is “stave” used in a sentence: “The cooper replaced a cracked stave in the old wine barrel.”
What part of speech is “stave”?
Depending on how it is used, “stave” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “stave” have?
“Stave” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the curved wooden strips fitted together to form the side of a barrel or cask.
