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stave

noun

Definition of stave

as in beam

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as in birch

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Recent Examples of stave In this case, Hole 1 features the mildest stave finish, while Hole 3 is the most intense. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 In 1975, the museum purchased his work Georgia Gate, a structure of fluidly bent pine staves inspired by photos of Georgia tombstones the artist saw in musicologist Marshall Stearns’s 1970 book The Story of Jazz. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026 The lone artisan in his shop shaving out a single bow at a time from a stave of wood was a thing of the past. — Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025 According to the Nantucket Historical Association, an authentic Lightship bag is made on a mold, features cane weaving on rattan staves, and has a solid wooden base. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stave

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Noun

Their effectiveness depends on power output, beam quality, tracking accuracy, atmospheric conditions, and the time a laser can remain focused.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Original barn torn down The original barn was torn down and replaced with a rustic white structure with high ceilings, natural wood beams and enough space to accommodate around 200 guests.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

The region is rich with bright maple, birch, aspen, and poplar trees, creating a diverse range of colors each fall.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
As the air crisps and the region’s signature aspen and birch radiate gold, outdoor pursuits like hiking, biking, fishing, and off-roading grow even more inviting.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of birch

Noun

The service Friendly and welcoming, the restaurant staff wear bright pink braces over their crisp white shirts and seem to remember all of the regular guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
After examining her, the doctor recommended that our daughter wear a steel brace when sleeping.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of brace

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Floor-to-ceiling glass walls let a lot of light into the space, which is decorated in tones of gray, with dark wood herring bone floors in the bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
In 1966, an ambitious young businessman from Finland, Pekka Koskenkylä, decided to build yachts not from wood but out of a pioneering new material called fiberglass.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of wood

Noun

It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of rattan

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By February 2025, the actress set her stakes on an even bigger return — joining an untitled Buffy sequel project on Hulu.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Paramount had petitioned the FCC to sign off on the foreign investment, as any foreign ownership stake above 25% requires agency approval.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026