stave

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

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

2. N-COUNT A stave is the five lines that music is written on. 五线谱[英国英语]