Stall (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small area set off by walls for special use.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A tactic used to mislead or delay.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A malfunction in the flight of an aircraft in which there is a sudden loss of lift that results in a downward plunge; "the plane went into a stall and I couldn't control it".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
Small individual study area in a library.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A booth where articles are displayed for sale.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
A compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
Seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The usher guided us to our stall on the left side of the orchestra section.
- Please refrain from putting your feet up on the seat in front of your stall, as it may disturb other patrons.
- Each stall had a small wooden armrest that could be raised or lowered.
- As the lights dimmed, the excited murmur of the crowd filled every stall on the main floor.
- During intermission, many theatergoers got up from their stalls to stretch and grab a snack.