staving

Excellent; exceeding: as, we had a staving good time.

Staves collectively, as those which form the curb about a turbine water-wheel.

In forging, a method of shortening or compacting a heated bar by striking blows on its end.

A casing or lining of staves; especially, one encircling a water wheel.

Present participle of stave.

A casing or lining of staves, especially one encircling a water wheel.