Pronunciation enPR: stāv IPA (key): /steɪv/ SAMPA: /steIv/ Noun 1 Singular staff Plural staffs or staves The plural form of staff; more than one (kind of) staff. Noun 2 Singular stave Plural staves The plural form of stave; more than one (kind of) stave.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads