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stall

Definition

  • noun: a small open counter or partially enclosed structure where things are displayed for sale
  • noun: a compartment for a domestic animal in a stable or barn
  • verb: to stop suddenly because of a problem
  • verb: to put into or keep in a stall
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: stand, station, stable

Examples

  • Our tickets are for seats in 'the stalls'. [=('US') 'the orchestra']

  • The airspeed got very low and the plane nearly 'stalled'.

  • She set up a 'stall' selling jewelry in the marketplace.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's more like it. I'll pack my undies. No, I need you to stay and train some new recruits. Perfect. And, while I'm busy, Hiccup can cover the stall. Molten steel, razor-sharp blades, lots of time to himself. What could possibly go wrong? What am I going to do with him, Gobber? (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon