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Staving: meaning, definitions and examples

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staving

 

[ หˆsteษชvษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

preventing starvation

To stave means to prevent something, especially something undesirable, from happening. In the context of staving off hunger, it refers to the act of preventing oneself from starving by finding food or sustenance.

Synonyms

avert, prevent, ward off

Examples of usage

  • He ate snacks to stave off hunger until dinner.
  • The government implemented measures to stave off economic disaster.
  • She took vitamins to stave off illness during the winter.
Context #2 | Noun

barrel construction

In another context, a stave refers to one of the vertical wooden slats that make up the sides of a barrel or similar container. These staves are crucial for holding the structure together and determining the capacity and characteristics of the barrel.

Synonyms

panel, plank, slat

Examples of usage

  • The barrel was made from oak staves.
  • Each stave needs to be carefully crafted for the barrel to hold liquid.
  • Staves can also be used in building casks for aging wine.

Translations

Translations of the word "staving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fome

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเค–เคฎเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hunger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelaparan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚รณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃขใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faim

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hambre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตถ์ฃผ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅฅ้ฅฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lakota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svelt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ›แƒจแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aclฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hambre

Word origin

The word 'stave' originates from the Old English term 'stafa', which means a post or stick. The verb 'to stave off' can be traced back to the 14th century, where it first appeared in the context of driving away or keeping something at bay. The use of 'stave' as a noun relating to barrels comes from Middle English 'stave' referring to a stick or rod used in the construction of barrels, particularly the vertical planks that make up the sides. The dual meanings of the word reflect both physical and metaphorical aspects of prevention and structural integrity, showcasing the richness of the English language in adapting old terms to new contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,136, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.