STAVE
/steɪv/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of STAVE
noun
- One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc.
- One of the bars or rounds of a rack, rungs of a ladder, etc; one of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel
verb
- To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.
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(usually with 'in') To break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst.
"to stave in a cask"
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Anagrams of STAVE
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About the word STAVE
Is "STAVE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "STAVE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "STAVE" worth?
In Scrabble, "STAVE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "STAVE" mean?
One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc.
What are the anagrams of "STAVE"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as STAVE: VESTA.