stave in WordNet English dictionary

1. one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
   stave  lag 
   
2. a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
   rung  round  stave 
   
3. (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
   staff  stave 
   

1. burst or force (a hole) into something
   stave  stave in 
   
2. furnish with staves
   "stave a ladder"
   stave