stave
noun(stave)
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 (such as a barrel) or structure
stave
verb(stave)
to break in the staves of (a cask)
stave
verb(stave)
to smash a hole in; also : to crush or break inward
stave
verb(stave)
to drive or thrust away
stave
noun(stave)
a long stick carried in the hand for support in walking
stave
noun(stave)
a supporting rod: such as
stave
verb(stave)
to fend off
stave
verb(stave)
to ward off (something adverse) : forestall
stave
phrasal verb(stave)
to be broken or crushed inward or to break or crush (something) inward