staved

Meanings

• verb

  to store grain or other perishable goods in barrels or casks, often with the use of wooden wedges to pack the contents firmly

  - "They staved the apples to prepare for the winter."
  - "The grain was staved in the cellar to keep it fresh."

• verb

  to confine or imprison someone, often forcibly

  - "The pirates staved their captives in the hold."
  - "The dictator staved his opponents in the labor camps."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with staved
aved , caved , graved , saved , waved

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Variants

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stave , staved , staves , staving , stove , stave off , staved off , staves off , staving off , stave in , staved in , staves in , staving in

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Etymology

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Old English stæfan 'to pack, stuff, stuff into', from stæf 'plug, stopper, wedge'. Related to stave 'a plank or board'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'staved' comes from the Old English word 'stæfan', which means 'to pack, stuff, stuff into'.

2. The process of staving, or packing contents into barrels using wooden wedges, is still used today to store and transport a variety of goods, including wine, beer, and other liquids.

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Related Concepts

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1. barrel: A large, cylindrical container used for storing liquids or other perishable goods. The term is often used in conjunction with the verb 'to stave'.

2. wedging: The process of packing contents into barrels or casks using wooden wedges. This process is necessary to ensure that the contents are securely stored and do not shift during transportation.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'staved' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who has been confined or imprisoned. In music, there is a band named 'Staved Off' that plays a genre of music called 'post-hardcore'.

How to Memorize "staved"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine packing grain or other perishable goods into a barrel using wooden wedges. Visualize the wedges being driven into the barrel, pressing the contents firmly against the sides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'staved' with the image of a barrel being packed with contents using wooden wedges. Visualize the wedges being driven in and the contents being pressed firmly against the sides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stave Away Hunger' to remember the meaning of 'stave'. This mnemonic relates to the original meaning of the word, which is to pack or store food.

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