stave
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verbstaved or stove\ˈstōv\stav·ing
Definition of STAVE
transitive verb
1
: to break in the staves of (a cask)
2
: to smash a hole in <stove in the boat>; also : to crush or break inward <staved in several ribs>
3
: to drive or thrust away
intransitive verb
1
archaic : to become stove in —used of a boat or ship
2
: to walk or move rapidly
See First Known Use of STAVE
circa 1595
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