stave in (Meaning)

Wordnet

stave in (v)

break in the staves (of)

burst or force (a hole) into something

Synonyms & Antonyms of stave in

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stave in Sentence Examples

  1. The sturdy planks of the ship's hull staved off the relentless onslaught of the waves.
  2. The wooden barrel had been staved in during the arduous journey, spilling its precious contents.
  3. With each stroke of his hammer, the blacksmith staved the red-hot metal into a perfect shape.
  4. The hikers staved off hypothermia by building a roaring fire.
  5. The sunlight staved off the morning chill, casting a golden glow across the meadow.
  6. The relentless rain staved in the roof of the old cottage, forcing its occupants to seek shelter.
  7. The doctor staved off the infection with a potent antibiotic, giving the patient a fighting chance.
  8. The enemy staved off the relentless attack, proving to be a formidable foe.
  9. The workers staved off fatigue by taking short breaks throughout the day.
  10. Time seemed to stave off any sense of urgency, creating a surreal atmosphere of calm.

FAQs About the word stave in

break in the staves (of), burst or force (a hole) into something

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The sturdy planks of the ship's hull staved off the relentless onslaught of the waves.

The wooden barrel had been staved in during the arduous journey, spilling its precious contents.

With each stroke of his hammer, the blacksmith staved the red-hot metal into a perfect shape.

The hikers staved off hypothermia by building a roaring fire.