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staved

 

[ steษชvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afundado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅเค•เฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestopft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terhenti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wypchany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉฐใ‚่พผใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calfeutrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ taponado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doldurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง‰ํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฌูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zatluฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zapchatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ ตๅกž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zastavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญfรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤฑxanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tapado

Word origin

The word 'stave' can be traced back to Middle English, derived from the Old English term ' stฤf,' 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.