stall
- Noun. (countable) A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
- Noun. (countable) A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market.
- Noun. A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.
- Noun. (countable) A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage.
- Noun. (aeronautics) Loss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded.
- Noun. (paganism) An altar used in Heathenry, normally for indoor use as opposed to the more substantial outdoor harrow.
- Noun. A seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries.
- Noun. A church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall.
- Noun. A sheath to protect the finger.
- Verb. (transitive) To put (an animal etc) in a stall.
- Verb. (intransitive) To come to a standstill.
- Verb. (intransitive, aeronautics) To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in total loss of lift.
- Noun. An action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay.
- Verb. (transitive) To employ delaying tactics against.
- Verb. (intransitive) To employ delaying tactics.
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