stop — meaning in English

English meaning

• cork noun The light, spongy bark of the cork oak, used to make bottle stoppers, flooring, and insulation.
• plug noun A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
• stop verb To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.

Senses

stop is used for these senses in English:

• cork A bottle stopper made from this or any other material.
• plug Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
• stop An action of stopping; interruption of travel.

cork — full definition

1. noun The light, spongy bark of the cork oak, used to make bottle stoppers, flooring, and insulation.
2. noun A stopper, especially for a wine bottle, traditionally made from this material.
3. verb To seal a bottle with a cork.
4. name A city and county in the south of Ireland.

plug — full definition

1. noun A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
2. noun An object used to fill or block a hole.
3. verb To connect a device to a power source using its plug.
4. verb To block or seal a hole or gap.
5. verb (informal) To promote or mention something favourably, especially one's own work.

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