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- [steyv]
- /steɪv/
- /ˈsteɪv.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [steyv]
- /steɪv/
Definitions of staving word
- noun staving one of the thin, narrow, shaped pieces of wood that form the sides of a cask, tub, or similar vessel. 1
- noun staving a stick, rod, pole, or the like. 1
- noun staving a rung of a ladder, chair, etc. 1
- noun staving Prosody. a verse or stanza of a poem or song. the alliterating sound in a line of verse, as the w- sound in wind in the willows. 1
- noun staving Music. staff1 (def 10). 1
- verb with object staving to break in a stave or staves of (a cask or barrel) so as to release the wine, liquor, or other contents. 1
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Origin of staving
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; (noun) Middle English, back formation from staves; (v.) derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Staving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
staving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
staving usage trend in Literature
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