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The correct spelling is staves.
How to pronounce staves
/steɪvz/
nounIPA: /steɪvz/
Say it like: Sta-ves
The correct spelling is staves. (plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking. For example: "The company employed 10 new members of staff this month."
Usage Examples
“The company employed 10 new members of staff this month.”
“a constable's staff”
“to stave in a cask”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
- 2.(plural staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
- 3.(plural staff or staffs) The employees of a business.
- 4.A mixture of plaster and fibre used as a temporary exterior wall covering.W
- 5.A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office.
verb
- 1.To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.
- 2.(usually with 'in') To break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst.
- 3.(with 'off') To push, or keep off, as with a staff.
- 4.(usually with 'off') To delay by force or craft; to drive away.
- 5.(rare or archaic) To burst in pieces by striking against something.
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