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kävelykeppi — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • stave noun One of the curved wooden strips fitted together to form the side of a barrel or cask.
  • stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

kävelykeppi is used for these senses in English:

  • stave A staff or walking stick.
  • stick A cane or walking stick (usually wooden, metal or plastic) to aid in walking.
  • walking stick A tool, such as a cane, used to ease pressure on the legs, and to aid stability, when walking.

stave — full definition

  1. noun One of the curved wooden strips fitted together to form the side of a barrel or cask.
  2. noun A stanza of a poem or song; also the set of five lines music is written on.
  3. verb To break a hole in something, especially a barrel or boat hull ("stave in").
  4. verb To keep something away or delay it, especially in the phrase "stave off."

stick — full definition

  1. noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
  2. noun A long, thin implement used for a specific purpose, such as a walking cane, a hockey stick, or a gear lever.
  3. verb To become attached to a surface, usually with glue or something sticky.
  4. verb To push a pointed object into something; to pierce.
  5. verb To remain firm, loyal, or persistent, especially with "with" or "to."

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