stave
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for stave, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — One of the curved wooden strips fitted together to form the side of a barrel or cask.
Synonyms
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Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use stave
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.