noun
one of the narrow strips of wood that form the sides of a barrel or bucket
verb
to break or crush something with a stave
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The composer used a stave to notate the music for the orchestra.
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I need to grab a stave to prop up this wobbly table.
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He staved off the attackers with his quick reflexes.
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She managed to stave off her anxiety by focusing on her breathing exercises.