stave
1. stave \'sta-v\ n [back-formation fr. staves] 1: a wooden stick : STAFF,
STAFF 2: any of the narrow strips of wood or narrow iron plates placed
edge to ed ge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel (as a
barrel) or structure 3: RUNG 4: STANZA 5: STAFF
2. stave \'sto-v\ vb or staved or stove; or stav.ing 1: to break in the
staves of (a cask) 2: to smash a hole in {~ in a boat}; also : to crush or
break inward {staved in several ribs} 3: to drive or thrust away 1: to
become stove in - used of a boat or ship 2: to walk or move rapidly