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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

The formal dining room, located southeast of the front door, features what the book calls false-wood beams in the plaster ceiling.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
According to the researchers, future development will focus on improving energy beam control while reducing the size and cost of high-power microwave systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Each copy was written on birch bark leaves in honor of Potawatomi tradition.

— Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026
The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Definition of birch

Noun

Forecasters say parts of the East should brace for another round of 90–100-degree after the weekend, forecasters say.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 11 July 2026
His match-winning brace against Brazil in the last 16 delivered Norway’s greatest result last Sunday, and his total of seven goals has the Manchester City forward trailing only Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of brace

Noun

Use applewood, hickory, oak or a combination for balanced smoke flavor.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Chris Williams, founder, owner, and chef of Roy’s Grille in Irmo, South Carolina is especially fond of bacon that’s smoked with apple and cherry, but hickory, maple, mesquite, and pecan are also popular options.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of hickory

Noun

The design is beachy but modern with wood paneling painted a deep blue, colorful coastal art, leather furniture, raffia accents, and Molton Brown amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
On streams and creeks, wood laydowns are prime locations to find oversized ’gills, as the branches attract baitfish and other forage, and the structure creates a soft spot on the downstream side of the laydown.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 July 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

Noun

The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Each layer was assigned to a separate computing unit, while the optical switch connected the processors into a pipeline.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026