stall

B1
Pronunciation
/stɔːl/
/stɔl/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.

Synonyms
boose
2 Definition

A stable; a place for cattle.

3 Definition

A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.

4 Definition

A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.

5 Definition

A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.

6 Definition

A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.

7 Definition

Loss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded.

8 Definition

An Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow.

9 Definition

A seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries.

10 Definition

A church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall.

11 Definition

A sheath to protect the finger.

12 Definition

The space left by excavation between pillars.

13 Definition

A parking stall; a space for a vehicle in a parking lot or parkade.

14 Definition

An action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay.

Example Sentences
  • His encounters with security, reception, the secretary, and the assistant were all stalls until the general manager's attorney arrived.
Verb
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.

Example Sentences
  • to stall an ox
2 Definition

To fatten.

Example Sentences
  • to stall cattle
3 Definition

To come to a standstill.

4 Definition

To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.

5 Definition

To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.

Example Sentences
  • to stall a cart
6 Definition

(of an engine) To stop suddenly.

7 Definition

To cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear.

8 Definition

To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.

9 Definition

To live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell.

10 Definition

To be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.

11 Definition

To be tired of eating, as cattle.

12 Definition

To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.

13 Definition

To forestall; to anticipate.

14 Definition

To keep close; to keep secret.

15 Definition

To employ delaying tactics against.

Example Sentences
  • He stalled the creditors as long as he could.
16 Definition

To employ delaying tactics.

Example Sentences
  • Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away.