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- [steyv]
- /steɪv/
- /steɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [steyv]
- /steɪv/
Definitions of stave word
- noun stave one of the thin, narrow, shaped pieces of wood that form the sides of a cask, tub, or similar vessel. 1
- noun stave a stick, rod, pole, or the like. 1
- noun stave a rung of a ladder, chair, etc. 1
- noun stave Prosody. a verse or stanza of a poem or song. the alliterating sound in a line of verse, as the w- sound in wind in the willows. 1
- noun stave Music. staff1 (def 10). 1
- verb with object stave to break in a stave or staves of (a cask or barrel) so as to release the wine, liquor, or other contents. 1
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Origin of stave
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; (noun) Middle English, back formation from staves; (v.) derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Stave
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stave popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stave usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stave
noun stave
- birch — A birch or a birch tree is a type of tall tree with thin branches.
- boulder — A boulder is a large rounded rock.
- brace — If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
- cantilever — A cantilever is a long piece of metal or wood used in a structure such as a bridge. One end is fastened to something and the other end is used to support part of the structure.
- drumstick — a stick for beating a drum.
Top questions with stave
- how to stave off a cold?
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