stall
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for stall, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small stand or booth where goods are sold, as in a market.
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How to use stall
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Etymology
From Old English steall, meaning "standing place" or "position," related to German Stall.
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What does “stall” mean?
The word “stall” means a small stand or booth where goods are sold, as in a market. In plain terms, a market booth or animal pen, or — as a verb — to stop working (like an engine) or to deliberately delay.
How do you pronounce “stall”?
“Stall” is pronounced stawl (/stɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “stall” in a sentence?
Here is “stall” used in a sentence: “She bought fresh strawberries from a stall at the farmers' market.”
What is another word for “stall”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stall” include delay, postpone, put off, penelopize and procrastinate.
What part of speech is “stall”?
Depending on how it is used, “stall” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “stall” come from?
The word “stall” comes from Old English. From Old English steall, meaning "standing place" or "position," related to German Stall.
Is “stall” a common word?
“Stall” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “stall” have?
“Stall” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small stand or booth where goods are sold, as in a market.
What is the difference between a market stall and a stall in a stable?
A market stall is a small stand or booth where goods are sold, while a stall in a stable is a compartment where a single animal is kept. Both share the idea of a defined, enclosed small space, but one is for commerce and the other for housing an animal.
What does it mean when an engine or aircraft stalls?
When an engine stalls, it stops running unintentionally and comes to a standstill. In aviation, a stall specifically refers to the loss of lift that happens when an aircraft's angle of attack becomes too steep for its airspeed, which is a distinct and more dangerous meaning.
What is the difference between stalling and stalling someone?
To stall (intransitively) means to stop making progress, often by accident, as with a car engine. To stall someone means to deliberately use delaying tactics to put them off, which is an intentional act rather than an unwanted breakdown.