Stave

Synonyms of stave

• beam
• plank
• slat

Antonyms of stave

• join
• unite
• assemble

Collocations of stave

stave off

Frequency: 80 %

She tried to stave off the impending disaster.

stave in

Frequency: 60 %

The vandals managed to stave in the door.

stave away

Frequency: 50 %

They used music to stave away their fears.

Idiomatic Expressions for stave

• Phrase: stave in
  Meaning: to crush or break something, usually a structure, by force
  Usage: The strong winds staved in the roof of the old barn.