英汉词典

1. (尤指用作武器的)棍，棒，杖
    A stave is a strong stick, especially one that is used as a weapon.

    e.g. Many of the men had armed themselves with staves and pieces of iron.
           很多人用棍棒和铁器将自己武装起来。

2. 五线谱
    A stave is the five lines that music is written on.