- staff⇄adj. having to do with or belonging to a military or administrative staff.
Ex. staff duties. The gate was partly blocked by a staff car (Harper's). - staff⇄leveling rod orstaff
a graduated rod or staff used with a level to determine heights in surveying. - staff⇄levelling rod orstaff
a graduated rod or staff used with a level to determine heights in surveying. - staff⇄noun 1. a stick, pole, or rod:
a. a stick carried in the hand as a support in walking or climbing.
Ex. The old man leaned on his staff.
b. a stick or club used as a weapon; cudgel.
Ex. Robin Hood fell under Little John's staff. - staff⇄staff (1), noun, pl.stavesorstaffs(for 1, 2, 7,)staffs(for 3-6,) adjective, verb.
- staff⇄staff (2), noun.
a building material consisting of plaster of Paris, cement, and fibrous material, used for temporary ornamental work. - staff⇄v.t. to provide with a staff of officers, teachers, or employees.
Ex. Staffing the administrative services of the new republic has also been difficult (Manchester Guardian).