Definition of Stall
Stall
stall
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
to stop; to stop or halt the advancement of something;
e.g. She tried to stall her parents from entering the house while her brother cleaned up the broken vase.
(verb)
(of an engine or vehicle) to come to a standstill or to stop running;
e.g. His car stalled in the middle of nowhere, and there was no way to get help.
(noun)
a booth or stand for selling goods that is set up in a market or fair;
e.g. I walked up to the fruit stall and purchased some apples and oranges.
(noun)
a three-sided individual compartment in a barn or stable that fits one animal;
e.g. Her horse is in the last stall in the stable.
(noun)
any small compartmented area or booth with three walls for a specific activity;
e.g. The gym has 3 shower stalls.
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