stave (Meaning)
stave (n)
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
stave (v)
furnish with staves
burst or force (a hole) into something
Synonyms & Antonyms of stave
stave Sentence Examples
- The old wooden door was staved in by the force of the explosion.
- The sailors struggled to stave off the approaching storm.
- The politician deftly staved off criticism with carefully crafted speeches.
- The doctor staved off death by administering life-saving CPR.
- The student's determination helped her stave off procrastination and complete her assignment on time.
- The firefighters heroically staved off the flames, preventing them from spreading to neighboring buildings.
- The company's financial woes were staved off by a timely investment from a wealthy benefactor.
- The musician staved off boredom during a long tour by immersing himself in writing new songs.
- The athlete used mental fortitude to stave off pain and push through a grueling workout.
- The child staved off nightmares by burying his face in his favorite blanket.
FAQs About the word stave
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written, one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket, a
stake, sill, splint, stick, timber, post, wood, pile, brace,beam
No antonyms found.
The old wooden door was staved in by the force of the explosion.
The sailors struggled to stave off the approaching storm.
The politician deftly staved off criticism with carefully crafted speeches.
The doctor staved off death by administering life-saving CPR.
