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The definition of stall

14 Definitions of: stall

1. noun, a) a compartment in a stable or shed for confining or feeding a single animal b)another name for stable
2. noun, a small often temporary stand or booth for the display and sale of goods
3. noun, a) one of a row of seats, usually divided from the others by armrests or a small screen, for the use of the choir or clergy b) a pen
4. noun, an instance of an engine stalling
5. noun, a condition of an aircraft in flight in which a reduction in speed or an increase in the aircraft's angle of attack causes a sudden loss of lift resulting in a downward plunge
6. noun, any small room or compartment
7. noun, a) a seat in a theatre or cinema that resembles a chair, usually fixed to the floor b) the area of seats on the ground floor of a theatre or cinema nearest to the stage or screen
8. noun, a tubelike covering for a finger, as in a glove
9. noun, short for starting stalls
10. noun, set out one's stall to make the necessary arrangements for the achievement of something and show that one is determined to achieve it
11. verb, to cause (a motor vehicle or its engine) to stop, usually by incorrect use of the clutch or incorrect adjustment of the fuel mixture, or (of an engine or motor vehicle) to stop, usually for these reasons
12. verb, to cause (an aircraft) to go into a stall or (of an aircraft) to go into a stall
13. verb, to stick or cause to stick fast, as in mud or snow
14. verb, to confine (an animal) in a stall
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1. verb, to employ delaying tactics towards (someone); be evasive
2. verb, sport to play or fight below one's best in order to deceive
3. noun, an evasive move; pretext
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Synonyms:	stand, table, counter, booth, kiosk, enclosure, pen, coop, corral, sty	And more...

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