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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

One mirror focused the X-rays vertically, while the other focused them horizontally, concentrating the beam into a spot measuring just 180 × 330 nanometers.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Mickelson noted that every ceiling in the theater is different — a coffered ceiling with hexagonal panels gives way to plaster beams designed and painted to look like wood.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Most of the color right now is coming from early-changing tree species such as dogwood, sourwood, red maple, black gum, tulip poplar and birch.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The back roads of southwest Virginia wind, crest, and plunge through lush valleys of oak, poplar, birch, and maple trees.

— David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of birch

Noun

Messi bagged a brace in a matter of minutes, and the Five Stripes’ playoff hopes keep circling the drain.

— Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
There came a day over this summer, as Patrick Mahomes still wore a knee brace while throwing footballs, that the Chargers and Chiefs stood neck and neck in the market odds to win the AFC West title.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of brace

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Benton settled in 1841, then incorporated 60 years later, expanding outward from the planting of a hickory tree.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The collection mixes authentic OshKosh details like denim and hickory stripe, reimagined with signature Sergio Hudson design elements.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of hickory

Noun

Running Tide had struggled to grow kelp offshore at scale and shifted toward deployments of wood chips mixed with alkaline substances, said former general manager Kristinn Hróbjartsson.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Rising construction costs forced Donnelly and architect Ryan Perella to keep the backyard guesthouse simple, using budget-conscious finishes such as polished concrete floors and wood countertops.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of wood

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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

Her 2024 race in House District 105 was partly a referendum on the party switch, but Cotham survived a recount against Nicole Sidman in a strong year for Republicans overall on the ballot.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Hit the light switch, the thermostat, the remote and the door handle on the way in.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026