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- pronunciation:
- stawl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an area of a barn or stable used for holding a single animal.
The groom led the horse into its stall. |
definition 2: |
a booth used by a merchant to show and sell goods.
- synonyms:
- booth, stand
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related words: |
alcove, booth, cabin |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
stalls, stalling, stalled |
definition: |
to cause to stop running.
He stalled the engine when he pushed the gas pedal.- similar words:
- cut, flood, halt, kill, stop
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related words: |
postpone |
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