Staved: meaning, definitions and examples
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staved
[ steษชvd ]
past tense
Staved is the past tense of the verb ' stave,' which means to break something by force. It can refer to breaking something like a barrel or a container. The word also holds a metaphorical meaning in expressions such as 'stave off,' implying to delay or prevent something bad from happening. This usage is often applied in contexts related to preventing danger or difficulties.
Synonyms
break, delay, prevent, shatter.
Examples of usage
- He staved the barrel to keep the liquid inside.
- They staved off the attack just in time.
- The rescue team staved off potential disasters.
- She staved his advances with a firm rejection.
Translations
Translations of the word "staved" in other languages:
๐ต๐น afundado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เฅเคเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gestopft
๐ฎ๐ฉ terhenti
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฑะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wypchany
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฉฐใ่พผใพใใ
๐ซ๐ท calfeutrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ taponado
๐น๐ท doldurulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุฌูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ zatluฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zapchatรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ตๅก็
๐ธ๐ฎ zastavljen
๐ฎ๐ธ stรญfรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแฃแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tฤฑxanmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ tapado
Etymology
The word 'stave' can be traced back to Middle English, derived from the Old English term ' stฤf,' meaning 'staff' or 'post.' This etymology is connected to terms referring to wooden structures or supports. The evolution of the word has also reflected its usage in various contexts, particularly in the brewing and shipping industries where barrels are prominent. Historically, staving meant breaking something with a blow, often used when referring to the action of breaking the staves that hold a barrel together. Additionally, the phrase 'stave off' likely originated from maritime language, where sailors would use it to describe the act of keeping perils at bay. Over time, staving has achieved a figurative usage, embodying the sense of delaying harmful consequences or actions.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,302 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 33299 materializing
- 33300 complainer
- 33301 incunabula
- 33302 staved
- 33303 improv
- 33304 biographic
- 33305 circumstantially
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