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STAVES

(noun, verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Staves.

How to pronounce staves:

Def 1 UK

Staves - as a noun

(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
staff11

One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lag4

A crosspiece between the legs of a chair

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
round6rung5

Staves - as a verb

Furnish with staves

Example: "Stave a ladder"

Burst or force (a hole) into something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stave in

Example Sentences

"He sawed the staves for the wine barrels."
"The shipbuilders used oak staves for the ship's hull."
"The cooper crafted the staves into a wooden bucket."
"The wine cask was held together by iron hoops and wooden staves."
"She played a beautiful melody on the staves of the piano."
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Word Game Points

Is STAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STAVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STAVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, staves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is STAVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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