stave
US /steɪv/
UK /steɪv/

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aduela, estaca
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.
O velho celeiro era sustentado por grossas aduelas de madeira.
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The barrel was made of carefully fitted oak staves.
O barril era feito de aduelas de carvalho cuidadosamente encaixadas.
1.
quebrar, afastar
to break something by forcing it inward or outward
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The strong winds threatened to stave in the old wooden fence.
Os ventos fortes ameaçavam quebrar a velha cerca de madeira.
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He had to stave off the attack with his shield.
Ele teve que afastar o ataque com seu escudo.