stocken — meaning in English

English meaning

• halt verb To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
• seize verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
• stalemate noun In chess, a position where the player to move has no legal move and is not in check, ending the game as a draw.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

stocken is used for these senses in English:

• halt (intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently.
• seize (intransitive) To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
• stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.

halt — full definition

1. verb To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
2. noun A stop, especially a temporary one.

seize — full definition

1. verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
2. verb To make the most of a chance when it comes along.
3. verb To take control of something, using force or the law.
4. verb To hit someone suddenly and strongly, as an illness or feeling might.

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