| 单词 | stave |
| 释义 | stave n. & v. --n 1. each of the curved pieces of wood forming the sides of a cask, pail, etc. 2. = STAFF(1) n. 3. 3. a stanza or verse. 4. the rung of a ladder. --vtr. (past and past part. stove or staved) 1. break a hole in. 2. crush or knock out of shape. 3. fit or furnish (a cask etc.) with staves. Phrases and idioms stave in crush by forcing inwards. stave off avert or defer (danger or misfortune). stave rhyme alliteration, esp. in old Germanic poetry. Etymology: ME, back-form. f. staves, pl. of STAFF(1) |
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