staff

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈstæf/
/stɑːf/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.

2 Definition

(plural staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.

3 Definition

(plural staff or staffs) The employees of a business.

Example Sentences
  • The company employed 10 new members of staff this month.
4 Definition

A mixture of plaster and fibre used as a temporary exterior wall covering.W

5 Definition

A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office.

Example Sentences
  • a constable's staff
6 Definition

A pole upon which a flag is supported and displayed.

7 Definition

The rung of a ladder.

8 Definition

A series of verses so disposed that, when it is concluded, the same order begins again; a stanza; a stave.

9 Definition

An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.

10 Definition

The grooved director for the gorget, or knife, used in cutting for stone in the bladder.

11 Definition

An establishment of officers in various departments attached to an army, to a section of an army, or to the commander of an army. The general's staff consists of those officers about his person who are employed in carrying his commands into execution.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.