stave (152 synonym found)

Stave has 152 synonyms. The top synonyms for stave are foundation garment, athletic supporter, Spenserian stanza, standing rigging, musical notation, sheathing board, swanking stick, stepping-stone and 144 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for stave?

A common synonym for stave is foundation garment. Other synonyms include athletic supporter, Spenserian stanza, standing rigging, musical notation.

How many synonyms does stave have?

Stave has 152 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does stave mean?

(n): one of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; esp., one of the strips which form the sides

Definition of stave:

(n) : one of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; esp., one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc; one of the bars or rounds of a rack, a ladder, etc; one of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel
(v) : to break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst. Often with in; to push, as with a staff. With off
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Definition of stave:

(n) : one of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; esp., one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc; one of the bars or rounds of a rack, a ladder, etc; one of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel
(v) : to break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst. Often with in; to push, as with a staff. With off
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