Definition of Stave
Stave
Sta·ve
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A vertical wooden strip in a barrel or cask.
e.g. The cooper carefully fitted the stave into the barrel's frame.
(noun)
narrow strip of wood or narrow iron plate that is placed from edge to edge to form the sides of a vessel (such as a barrel);
e.g. The staves of this barrel are made of good quality wood.
(noun)
to ward off or drive away;
e.g. My therapy dog helps stave off any panic attack that I could be in by laying on my lap.
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