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staved

/steɪvd/ /stevd/

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verb

To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.

Examples :

"The barrel maker staved the new oak planks together to create a sturdy container. "

material structure building

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verb

(usually with 'in') To break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst.

Examples :

"to stave in a cask"

action disaster nautical building

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verb

(with 'off') To push, or keep off, as with a staff.

Examples :

"The shepherd staved off the wolves with his staff, protecting his flock. "

action military

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verb

(usually with 'off') To delay by force or craft; to drive away.

Examples :

"We ate grass in an attempt to stave off our hunger."

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verb

(rare or archaic) To burst in pieces by striking against something.

Examples :

"The old wooden barrel, weakened by rot, staved against the sharp rocks when the floodwaters carried it downstream. "

action disaster

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verb

To walk or move rapidly.

Examples :

"The children staved to catch the bus, hurrying down the street. "

action way human

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verb

To suffer, or cause to be lost by breaking the cask.

Examples :

"The clumsy worker staved the barrel of pickles, spilling them all over the floor. "

nautical action past participle

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verb

To render impervious or solid by driving with a calking iron.

Examples :

"to stave lead, or the joints of pipes into which lead has been run"

nautical technical building