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staved

/stævd/ verb · British & US
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What does staved mean?

verb

To drive or force something into a narrow space, often causing it to become wedged or stuck. To stop or prevent something from happening.

Example

"The tree branch was staved into the window frame, causing the glass to shatter."

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