stall

noun
UK: /stɔːl/
US: /stɔːl/

  1. A small area set off by walls for a specific use.

    1. I saw her at her market stall. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each cow in the barn had its own stall for feeding and resting. [ ] [ ]

  2. A compartment for one animal in a stable or barn.

    1. The farmer cleaned the horse stall. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the competition, each horse went back to its designated stall. [ ] [ ]

  3. A booth or stand used for selling goods at a market or fair.

    1. He bought fruits from a roadside stall. [ ] [ ]
    2. We browsed handcrafted jewelry at a vendor's stall during the festival. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stop stand booth prevaricate delay
stall verb

  1. To delay or stop progress.

    1. The car stall in the intersection. [ ] [ ]
    2. Negotiations stalled when neither side would compromise on key issues. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cause an engine to stop working, often suddenly.

    1. I stall the car on a hill. [ ] [ ]
    2. Frequent use of the clutch can stall the engine if not handled properly. [ ] [ ]

  3. To delay taking action or making a decision.

    1. He stall to avoid the question. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician accused his opponent of stalling on the important legislation. [ ] [ ]
stall adjective

  1. Relating to the condition of an aircraft when the airflow over the wing is disrupted, causing a loss of lift.

    1. The stall speed is essential. [ ] [ ]
    2. Pilots must practice recovering from a stall during flight training exercises. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stall" in English means: A small area set off by walls for a specific use., A compartment for one animal in a stable or barn., A booth or stand used for selling goods at a market or fair..

The phonetic transcription of "stall" is /stɔːl/ in British English and /stɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stall": stop, stand, booth, prevaricate, delay.

Example usage of "stall": "I saw her at her market stall.". More examples on the page.