staff
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9.5
- noun
- /stæf/
- Archaic
- For the event, they finished the structure by applying a decorative layer of staff to enhance its appearance.
Examples
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The artist used staff to coat the exterior of the exhibition pavilion, giving it a unique texture.
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This exceptional figurative staff is one of the finest examples of Chokwe carving traditions.
Academic text (2005) -
The neoclassical pavilion, layered with staff ornamentation and designed by architect Elise Mercur of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, proved to be a popular destination.
Blog text (22) -
The architect chose to cover the walls of the temporary structure with staff for a rustic look.
Compounds
287
5.2
A senior military officer who leads a branch and manages its operations and administration
51
4.2
A group of top military leaders who advise the President of the United States
- Specialized
42
3.5
A military rank in the United States Army, Marines, or Air Force above corporal and below sergeant first class
- Formal
8
7.1
A position partway down a flagpole where a flag flies to show respect after a death
- Specialized
8
4.4
A group of senior officers who help a leader plan and run military operations
7
2.8
A group of employees who protect people, property and information from theft and damage
7
3.6
A senior doctor who leads the hospital doctors and makes sure medical care is safe
- Specialized
3
6.1
A person in the military who helps a commander plan and manage operations
1
3.8
People in the military who work in the main military office to plan and manage activities
- Specialized
A desert shrub with thin spiny branches and bright red flowers after rain
- Specialized
Five lines that show musical notes above middle C, used for violin or right-hand piano
Surface Forms
Etymology
The architectural staff is a light plaster mix used as a decorative 'covering' on temporary buildings and fair displays, so this 'staff' is easy to shape into ornaments and statues.