Sentences

stave in a sentence

n.

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Definition

STAVE: (noun) a wooden post or plank, typically used in the construction of barrels or similar structures; (verb) to prevent or delay something undesirable.

Sample Sentences

  1. The ancient ship was built from oak staves carefully joined together.
  2. To stave off hunger, they foraged for wild berries in the forest.
  3. She used a wooden stave to prop open the heavy door.
  4. In an effort to stave off the impending storm, they secured the boat.
  5. His efforts could not stave off the inevitable outcome of the project.
  6. He managed to stave off his exhaustion by taking short breaks throughout the day.
  7. The team worked tirelessly to stave off the impending crisis.
  8. In an attempt to stave off boredom, she picked up a new hobby.
  9. They used a series of barriers to stave the floodwaters from reaching the town.
  10. To stave off the cold, he wrapped himself in a thick blanket.