stave /steɪv/ ( staving, staved, staves )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A stave is a strong stick, especially one that is used as a weapon. (尤指用作武器的)棍; 棒

  例：

  Many of the men had armed themselves with staves and pieces of iron.

  很多男人用棍棒和铁器将自己武装起来。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A stave is the five lines that music is written on. 五线谱 [英国英语]