Stave \Stave\ (st[=a]v), n. [From Staff, and corresponding to
   the pl. staves. See Staff.]
   1. 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; esp., one of the
      strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc.
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   2. One of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel; one of the
      bars or rounds of a rack, a ladder, etc.
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   3. A metrical portion; a stanza; a staff.
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            Let us chant a passing stave
            In honor of that hero brave.          --Wordsworth.
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   4. (Mus.) The five horizontal and parallel lines on and
      between which musical notes are written or printed; the
      staff[7]. [Obs.]
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   Stave jointer, a machine for dressing the edges of staves.
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