stave
US /steɪv/
UK /steɪv/

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kayu, papan
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.
Bangsal lama itu disokong oleh kayu-kayu tebal.
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The barrel was made of carefully fitted oak staves.
Tong itu diperbuat daripada kayu oak yang dipasang dengan teliti.
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memecahkan, menangkis
to break something by forcing it inward or outward
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The strong winds threatened to stave in the old wooden fence.
Angin kencang mengancam untuk memecahkan pagar kayu lama itu.
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He had to stave off the attack with his shield.
Dia terpaksa menangkis serangan itu dengan perisainya.