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stave

10 ENTRIES FOUND:

1stave

noun \ˈstāv\

Definition of STAVE

1
: 1staff 1
2
: any of the narrow strips of wood or narrow iron plates placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel (as a barrel) or structure
3
: stanza
4
: 1staff 3

Origin of STAVE

Middle English, back-formation from staves, plural of staf staff
First Known Use: 13th century

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