Noun
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(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
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a rod carried as a symbol
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building material consisting of plaster and hair
used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
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the body of teachers and administrators at a school
"the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university"
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a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
"he walked with the help of a wooden staff"
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personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
"the hospital has an excellent nursing staff"
"the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions"
Verb
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serve on the staff of
"The two men staff the reception desk"
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provide with staff
"This position is not always staffed"