Dictionary Entry
stave
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/steɪv/One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc.
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Common Phrases
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