After the storm, the crew grabbed the wring-staves to squeeze seawater from the soaked sails.

The old flag-staves creaked in the wind as the sailors raised the colors.

The museum's restored flag staves were displayed along the parade ground, each one polished and labeled with its regiment's history.

The antiques dealer carefully restored the bed-staves that supported the old oak frame.

Her quick decision staves off a potential crisis.

Before rehearsal, the choir director arranged the treble staves by date and placed them in the binder.

The museum display featured several Jedburgh staves once carried by local scouts.

Before beginning the survey, the crew stacked the levelling staves neatly beside the tripod.

The survey crew carried several leveling staves across the uneven field to ensure accurate measurements.

City officials worked around the clock to stave off widespread power outages during the storm.