stave definition by Wordo

Noun

One

of

a

number

of

narrow

strips

of

wood

,

or

narrow

iron

plates

,

placed

edge

to

edge

to

form

the

sides

,

covering

,

or

lining

of

a

vessel

or

structure

;

especially

,

one

of

the

strips

which

form

the

sides

of

a

cask

,

barrel

,

pail

,

etc

.

Verb

To

fit

or

furnish

with

staves

or

rundles

.