STAVE


Meaning of STAVE in English

n.

25A0; stave something in BREAK IN, smash in, put a hole in, push in, kick in, cave in.

25A0; stave something off AVERT, prevent, avoid, counter, preclude, forestall, nip in the bud; ward off, fend off, head off, keep off, keep at bay.

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