stave
US /steɪv/
UK /steɪv/

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duela, poste
a vertical wooden post or plank in a building or other structure
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The old barn was supported by thick wooden staves.
El viejo granero estaba sostenido por gruesas duelas de madera.
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The barrel was made of carefully fitted oak staves.
El barril estaba hecho de duelas de roble cuidadosamente ajustadas.
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romper, contener
to break something by forcing it inward or outward
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The strong winds threatened to stave in the old wooden fence.
Los fuertes vientos amenazaban con romper la vieja valla de madera.
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He had to stave off the attack with his shield.
Tuvo que contener el ataque con su escudo.