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Stave Wood

Definition:

Stave wood refers to narrow wood pieces or boards that are typically used in the construction of barrels, casks, or similar cylindrical containers. These wooden staves are carefully crafted and fitted together to form the framework of the container.

Senses:

Noun - Material:

In this sense, stave wood refers to the specific type of wood used in barrel-making, known for its durability, flexibility, and tight grain. Common examples include oak, pine, or cedar stave wood.

Related products: Oak Stave Wood, Pine Stave Wood, Cedar Stave Wood

Noun - Individual Stave:

Here, stave wood refers to a single piece of wood used in the construction of a barrel or cask. Staves are usually shaped and joined to create the curved structure of the container.

Sample sentence: The cooper carefully placed each stave wood to form the barrel.

Related product: Barrel Staves

Usage:

The usage of stave wood primarily revolves around barrel-making, cooperage crafts, or woodworking projects related to cylindrical containers.

Sample sentence: Local craftsmen use stave wood to construct unique wine barrels for the vineyards in this region.

Sources:

- Dictionary.com

- Collins English Dictionary