Word Finder - stave

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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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One of the bars or rounds of a rack, rungs of a ladder, etc; one of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel

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A metrical portion; a stanza; a staff.

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The five horizontal and parallel lines on and between which musical notes are written or pointed; the staff.

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A staff or walking stick.

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A sign, symbol or sigil, including rune or rune-like characters, used in Icelandic magic.

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To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.

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(usually with 'in') To break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst.

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to stave in a cask

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(with 'off') To push, or keep off, as with a staff.

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(usually with 'off') To delay by force or craft; to drive away.

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We ate grass in an attempt to stave off our hunger.

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(rare or archaic) To burst in pieces by striking against something.

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To walk or move rapidly.

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To suffer, or cause to be lost by breaking the cask.

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To render impervious or solid by driving with a calking iron.

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to stave lead, or the joints of pipes into which lead has been run

Well, that's one way to stave off passion.

Many businesses were forced to reopen, to stave off bankruptcy.

Garlic in a place of death will stave off her attacks.

This can help you stave off osteoporosis and obesity.

Quinn lit the large stove to stave off the cold as rain pounded the metal roof above us.

Saint Olaf English church 1897 holds Anglican services every Sunday in Summer; modeled on a stave church but very light.

If you can stave the pangs of nostalgia, Mario Kart Super Circuit will delight the pants off of you.

Words do not stave off the world, they are the world; how we make the world.

They need ad lib good quality hay, both to keep their digestive system healthy and to stave off boredom.

The Amateurs now have to dig deep for their final fixture in order to stave off relegation.

Cold drinks were served; some bread and cheese produced to stave off the pangs of hunger whilst the meal was being prepared.

What worries even those who support the war is the humanitarian need for food to stave off starvation throughout the winter.

To stave off hunger, you may want to pack yourself a little snack.

While you can't always stave off a rash, there are some steps that will aid prevention.

This allows you to easily change locations and give your cat some location variety to stave off boredom.

Limes have been used for centuries as a flavoring and by English sailors to stave off scurvy on long ocean voyages, hence the term Limey.

Hot peppers can help to stave off stomach ulcers.

Scientists believe that by consuming more substances rich in antioxidants, people can stave off diseases such as cancer.

Scientists speculate that compounds to fight cancer may be extracted from the berry, but whether it can cure cancer, stave off aging or fight degenerative disease is anyone's guess.

During the summer, stave off breakouts by trying Dove's Deep Moisture.

Stave off these potential consequences by placing some free anger management skills in your tool kit.

Many have theorized that his wins are the result of his obsessive focus, a focus that helped him stave off cancer.

In the long run, proper canine dental health can stave off many diseases if caught early enough.

Investing in ear cushions for eyeglasses is a great way to stave off irritation and discomfort when wearing your favorite pair of eyeglasses.

Use the controller to help Rayman stave off the Rabbid invasion by competing in a number of insane mini-games (toss the cow, anyone?).

The on-field action has always been tight, somehow finding just the right combination of arcade and sim-style play to satisfy gridiron junkies and stave off some serious competition over the years.

Jimenez, David, et al. "Endoscopy-assisted wide-vertex craniectomy, barrel stave osteotomies, and postoperative helmet molding therapy in the management of sagittal suture craniosynostosis."

These shorts feature UV-protective nylon fabric that helps to stave off those harmful sun rays, and the material itself is incredibly quick drying.

Many states have laws against public nudity, so investigating this aspect of your local ordinance laws can help to stave off any foreseeable legal headaches.

It supports healthy immune function and may help stave off a number of diseases because it works to prevent cell deterioration and aging.

Going all out '80s can be a bit garish today, so unless you're attending an '80s party, opt for infusing a few fun elements of the era into your clothing or accessory choices to stave off wardrobe boredom.

No one can resist a sweet treat, and often the strongest of New Year's resolutions can stave off the pull of a cupcake or brownie.

Setting a budget ahead of time, and sticking to it can help to stave off some of those additional costs.

Parents often feel this frustration as well and may take it upon themselves to do the child's homework in an effort to stave off his or her feelings of inadequacy or a growing negative feeling towards all things school related.

You will be able to enjoy eating as much of the soup as you'd like during the duration of this seven-day diet in order to stave off hunger pangs.

The following table provides an overview of the critical components and their food sources we need to stave off disease.

Planning your meals ahead of time will enable you to shop more effectively, stave off cravings and prevent impulse eating.

These small bites provide you with a burst of energy and stave off cravings that can derail your diet.

It also helps stave off hunger and food cravings.

The makers of the diet suggest individuals carry cookies in the car or keep them at work to stave off hunger, which often causes people to fall off the wagon when it comes to dieting.

Fiber helps to stave off hunger while also playing a huge role in lowering cholesterol levels.

Some celebrities will employ laxatives or severe willpower leading to starvation in order to stave off pounds.

More than anything, ensuring that you are adequately hydrated can help stave off hunger.

Performing flexibility exercises into your later years can help stave off joint stiffness and body aches.

Exercise provides emotional benefits because it causes you to release endorphins in your brain that boost mood and stave off mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.

Not only are these exercises great for keeping your abdominal muscles strong in order to stave off future back problems, but the aesthetic appeal of tight lower abs is undeniable.

Not quite the quality you would need if you're a movie buff, but sufficient for taking on long trips to stave off boredom.

Staying moisturized, hydrated, and exfoliated will allow you to stave off the flakes and redness that sometimes accompany the colder months.

They would wash their hands with lavender-rich Four Thieves Vinegar to stave off the disease.

This type of therapy is an attempt to boost the patient's immune system to help it stave off the cancer.