nounπShareA compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed."The farmer carefully placed the newborn calf in its stall. "animalagriculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stable; a place for cattle."The farmer led the cow into its stall for the night. "animalagricultureplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale."At the farmer's market, she bought fresh berries from a stall piled high with colorful produce. "businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc."I bought a delicious taco from the food stall at the mall. "businesscommerceplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very small room used for a shower or a toilet."The tiny stall in the back of the school bathroom was always crowded during lunch. "buildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc."The grandmother took her grandson to the play and they sat in a comfortable stall in the theater. "entertainmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded."The plane's stall caused a sudden loss of altitude. "physicstechnicalvehiclenauticalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow."The small, carved wooden stall in the back of the classroom served as a temporary altar for the students' impromptu nature worship. "religionritualmythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries."The Bishop had a special stall in the church, reserved for him and other important guests. "religionarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall."The vicar's stall provided a comfortable office space for the church secretary. "religiontheologypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sheath to protect the finger."The tailor used a small leather stall to protect his finger while sewing the button. "wearitembodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space left by excavation between pillars."The archaeologists carefully documented the stall in the ancient ruins, the space between the stone pillars. "architecturebuildingspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA parking stall; a space for a vehicle in a parking lot or parkade."I parked my car in the last stall near the grocery store entrance. "vehiclespacepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (an animal, etc.) in a stall."to stall an ox"animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fatten."to stall cattle"agricultureanimalfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come to a standstill."The car might stall if you don't give it enough gas when starting. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall."The traffic jam stalled our trip to the park. "actionbusinesseconomyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix."to stall a cart"natureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an engine) To stop suddenly."The car stalled in the middle of the road, making everyone late for school. "vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear."The driver stalled the car while trying to pull out of the driveway, because he went too slowly in first gear. "vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift."The airplane stalled during takeoff because the pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack. "technicalvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell."The farmer used to stall his prize-winning cow in the warm barn during the winter months. "placebeinganimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast."The car started to stall in the deep snow. "vehicleactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be tired of eating, as cattle."After grazing in the same field for weeks, the cattle began to stall on the grass and wander, looking for something different to eat. "animalfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in an office with the customary formalities; to install."The new teacher will stall the new student's application for a scholarship in the admissions office. "jobbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forestall; to anticipate."To avoid a family argument, she stalled her brother's questions about the weekend plans. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep close; to keep secret."She decided to stall the information about the surprise party to keep it a secret from her brother. "communicationbusinesspoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay."The traffic jam created a significant stall in the morning commute. "actionbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo employ delaying tactics against."He stalled the creditors as long as he could."politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo employ delaying tactics."Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away."politicsgovernmentactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading