nounπShareA compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed."The farmer led the horse into one of the empty stalls in the barn. "animalagriculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stable; a place for cattle."The farmer cleaned the stalls where the cows slept. "animalagriculturebuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale."At the farmer's market, vendors display fresh produce on their stalls. "commercebusinessitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.""At the farmers market, we bought fresh bread and vegetables from different stalls." "businesscommercebuildingpropertyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very small room used for a shower or a toilet.""The public restroom had three stalls, but one was out of order." "propertyarchitecturebuildingChat 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 play was sold out, but my aunt managed to snag two stalls for us. "cultureentertainmentstageplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded.""The pilot warned that too steep of a climb could lead to dangerous stalls, where the wings lose lift." "physicstechnicalvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow."Before leaving the longhouse, Elara placed a small offering of honey on the stalls dedicated to the ancestors inside. "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 and other clergy members sat in the ornate stalls near the altar during the service. "religionarchitecturecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall."The newly appointed canon received two stalls in the cathedral, granting him both income and a designated place in the choir. "religionpositionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sheath to protect the finger."The seamstress always wears stalls on her fingers to prevent pricks from the needle while she sews. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space left by excavation between pillars."The workers carefully removed the remaining dirt from the stalls between the concrete pillars in the new parking garage. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA parking stall; a space for a vehicle in a parking lot or parkade.""The driver carefully backed the car into one of the empty stalls in the parking lot." "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 old car often stalls at red lights, especially in cold weather. "vehiclemachinetrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall."The heavy rain stalled the construction of the new playground. "processbusinesseconomytimeworkactionChat 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"vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an engine) To stop suddenly."The old car often stalls at stoplights if I don't give it enough gas. "vehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear."He's learning to drive a stick shift and often stalls the car when starting on a hill. "vehicletechnicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift."The small plane stalls when the pilot tries to climb too steeply, causing it to briefly lose altitude. "technicalvehiclephysicsnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell."The old horse, retired from racing, now contentedly stalls in the barn, enjoying his peaceful life. "placebuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast."The car stalls in the deep snow. "vehicleactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be tired of eating, as cattle."After weeks of eating only dry hay, the cattle stalls and refuse to eat more. "animalfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in an office with the customary formalities; to install."The school principal stalled the new teacher in the office to discuss the classroom schedule. "governmentjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forestall; to anticipate."The teacher stalls questions about the test until everyone has finished taking it. "actionplanbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep close; to keep secret."The suspect stalls the information about where he was that night, hoping to protect his friend. "actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay."The student's constant stalls during the presentation made it run over time. "actionprocesseventChat 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."politicsactiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading