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Definition stave in American English

stave verb

verb
/steɪv/
1

to break something inward

Example

The side of the car was staved in from the accident.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2

to stop something from happening

Example

We’re still trying to stave off a trade war with the U.S.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avert
Definition stave in American English