How Do You Spell STAVE?

Pronunciation: [stˈe͡ɪv] (IPA)

The word "stave" can be spelled with either a "v" or a "f" in the middle. This is because the word has two accepted pronunciations. In American English, it is pronounced /steɪv/ with a long "a" sound and a "v" in the middle. In British English, it is pronounced /stæv/ with a short "a" sound and an "f" in the middle. Despite the different spellings, the two versions of the word have the same meaning and are interchangeable.

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STAVE Meaning and Definition

  1. A stave, in its primary definition, refers to a long, narrow piece of wood used in constructing objects such as barrels, buckets, or other cylindrical vessels. It is typically thin and flat, with straight edges and uniform dimensions. Staves are carefully assembled and bound together to form the body of these containers, creating a rigid and durable structure. They are often curved or tapered to ensure a snug fit and create the desired shape.

    The term "stave" can also be used metaphorically to describe the equidistant divisions that make up the framework or structure of something, akin to the individual wooden pieces forming a barrel. In this sense, it signifies the component parts that assemble to create a whole.

    Additionally, stave is employed in musical contexts, notably in reference to the series of horizontal lines on sheet music. These lines function as a guide for writing and reading musical notation, indicating the pitch and duration of each note. Consequently, the term "stave" is synonymous with a staff or a measure in this context.

    Furthermore, "stave off" is a common idiomatic usage, meaning to prevent or delay something undesirable from occurring. It implies that one is successfully fending off or avoiding something harmful or unpleasant.

    Overall, the term "stave" covers various meanings related to wooden construction, musical notation, and metaphoric representations of structure.

  2. • A pole of some length; one of the bars of which a cask is made up.
    • To break a hole in; to burst; to furnish with staves.
    • A metrical portion; the five parallel lines, and the four contained spaces, on and within which musical notes are written; a verse, or so much of the psalm as is given out at once by the precentor, to be repeated by the congregation.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STAVE

The word "stave" has its roots in Old English. Its original form was "stæf", which meant "staff" or "stick". The word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stabaz", which also meant "staff" or "stick". The "v" sound in "stave" developed as part of the regular sound change in English from "f" to "v" in certain situations. Over time, the meaning of "stave" expanded to include musical staff or notation, a rod used for support or defense, and the individual sections of a barrel.

Idioms with the word STAVE

  • stave off sth The idiom "stave off something" means to prevent or delay something undesirable or harmful from happening. It involves taking preventive measures to ward off or avert a particular situation or outcome.
  • stave sth off To "stave something off" means to prevent or delay something undesirable from happening. It suggests the action of holding off or fending off an impending problem, threat, or negative outcome. It typically involves taking proactive measures to avoid or mitigate the consequences of a particular situation.
  • stave sth in The idiom "stave sth in" means to completely smash or break something inwardly, typically by striking it with force.
  • stave sm or sth off The idiom "stave sm or sth off" means to postpone or delay something undesirable, usually through great effort or by taking preventive measures. It refers to the act of preventing or fending off an imminent threat, danger, or unwanted situation.
  • stave in The idiom "stave in" means to forcefully burst or collapse something, usually by striking or pounding on it. It often implies a sudden and forceful impact that causes significant damage or destruction.
  • stave off The idiom "stave off" means to prevent or delay something unwanted, especially an impending problem or danger. It often involves taking actions or measures to fend off or avoid a negative outcome or situation.

Similar spelling words for STAVE

Conjugate verb Stave

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have staved; stove
you would have staved; stove
he/she/it would have staved; stove
we would have staved; stove
they would have staved; stove
I would have stave
you would have stave
he/she/it would have stave
we would have stave
they would have stave

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been staving
you would have been staving
he/she/it would have been staving
we would have been staving
they would have been staving

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would stave
you would stave
he/she/it would stave
we would stave
they would stave

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be staving
you would be staving
he/she/it would be staving
we would be staving
they would be staving

FUTURE

I will stave
you will stave
he/she/it will stave
we will stave
they will stave

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be staving
you will be staving
he/she/it will be staving
we will be staving
they will be staving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have staved; stove
you will have staved; stove
he/she/it will have staved; stove
we will have staved; stove
they will have staved; stove
I will have stove
you will have stove
he/she/it will have stove
we will have stove
they will have stove
I will have staved
we will have staved
you will have staved
he/she/it will have staved
they will have staved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been staving
you will have been staving
he/she/it will have been staving
we will have been staving
they will have been staving

IMPERATIVE

you stave
we let´s stave

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stave

PAST

I stove
you stove
he/she/it stove
we stove
they stove
I staved
we staved
you staved
he/she/it staved
they staved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was staving
you were staving
he/she/it was staving
we were staving
they were staving

PAST PARTICIPLE

staved; stove
stove

PAST PERFECT

I had staved; stove
you had staved; stove
he/she/it had staved; stove
we had staved; stove
they had staved; stove
I had stove
you had stove
he/she/it had stove
we had stove
they had stove
I had staved
we had staved
you had staved
he/she/it had staved
they had staved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been staving
you had been staving
he/she/it had been staving
we had been staving
they had been staving

PRESENT

I stave
you stave
he/she/it staves
we stave
they stave

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am staving
you are staving
he/she/it is staving
we are staving
they are staving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

staving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have staved; stove
you have staved; stove
he/she/it has staved; stove
we have staved; stove
they have staved; stove
I have stove
you have stove
he/she/it has stove
we have stove
they have stove
I have staved
we have staved
you have staved
he/she/it has staved
they have staved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been staving
you have been staving
he/she/it has been staving
we have been staving
they have been staving

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it stave

SIMPLE PAST

I staved; stove
you staved; stove
he/she/it staved; stove
we staved; stove
they staved; stove
I would have staved
we would have staved
you would have staved
he/she/it would have staved
they would have staved

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