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Vocabulary Entry
stave
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A wooden post or slat used in the construction of barrels, boats, or as a support.
Example Sentences
"The barrel was made of oak staves that were expertly fitted together."
"He carved intricate designs into the staves of the wooden boat."
"Each stave of the fence needed to be painted before installation."
V
verb
To break something, particularly to shatter or smash; to save or preserve.
Example Sentences
"She managed to stave off the illness with a healthy diet."
"They had to stave the door shut during the storm."
"He used a paddle to stave off the waves while rowing."