Stoved

/stəʊvd/
verb

Injured, typically by a blow or accident.

He stoved his toe when he accidentally kicked a stone.
Visual representation of "stoved" - Injured, typically by a blow or accident

Often appears as...

  • stoved his toe
  • stoved her finger

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

Packed or stored (a material or an object) away safely.

The farmer stoved his hay in the barn for winter.
Visual representation of "stoved" - Packed or stored (a material or an object) away safely

Often appears as...

  • stoved the hay
  • stoved the equipment
adjective

Of a vehicle or boat, having a stoved or damaged structure.

The stoved car was towed away from the accident scene.
Visual representation of "stoved" - Of a vehicle or boat, having a stoved or damaged structure

Often appears as...

  • stoved car
  • stoved boat

Usage tips

Technical

verb

Injured, typically by a blow or accident.

He stoved his toe when he accidentally kicked a stone.
Visual representation of "stoved" - Injured, typically by a blow or accident

Often appears as...

  • stoved his toe
  • stoved her finger

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

Packed or stored (a material or an object) away safely.

The farmer stoved his hay in the barn for winter.
Visual representation of "stoved" - Packed or stored (a material or an object) away safely

Often appears as...

  • stoved the hay
  • stoved the equipment
adjective

Of a vehicle or boat, having a stoved or damaged structure.

The stoved car was towed away from the accident scene.
Visual representation of "stoved" - Of a vehicle or boat, having a stoved or damaged structure

Often appears as...

  • stoved car
  • stoved boat

Usage tips

Technical

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Slang Usage

Used informally to describe an injury, often less serious than it sounds.

Illustration for Slang Usage
I stoved my wrist playing volleyball, but I'll be fine.
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Accidental Injury

Commonly refers to an injury caused by accident, not on purpose.

Illustration for Accidental Injury
She stoved her elbow on the doorframe this morning.
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British Specific

Mostly used in British English, may not be understood in other English-speaking countries.

Illustration for British Specific
He stoved his finger during the match, yet played on.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Slang Usage

Used informally to describe an injury, often less serious than it sounds.

Illustration for Slang Usage
I stoved my wrist playing volleyball, but I'll be fine.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Accidental Injury

Commonly refers to an injury caused by accident, not on purpose.

Illustration for Accidental Injury
She stoved her elbow on the doorframe this morning.
LampPro Tip 3/3

British Specific

Mostly used in British English, may not be understood in other English-speaking countries.

Illustration for British Specific
He stoved his finger during the match, yet played on.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Slang Usage

Used informally to describe an injury, often less serious than it sounds.

Illustration for Slang Usage
I stoved my wrist playing volleyball, but I'll be fine.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Accidental Injury

Commonly refers to an injury caused by accident, not on purpose.

Illustration for Accidental Injury
She stoved her elbow on the doorframe this morning.
LampPro Tip 3/3

British Specific

Mostly used in British English, may not be understood in other English-speaking countries.

Illustration for British Specific
He stoved his finger during the match, yet played on.
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