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stalling

The correct spelling is stalling.

How to pronounce stalling

verb

Say it like: Sta-lli-ng

The correct spelling is stalling. To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall. For example: "to stall an ox"

Usage Examples

to stall an ox

to stall cattle

to stall a cart

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
  2. 2.To fatten.
  3. 3.To come to a standstill.
  4. 4.To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.
  5. 5.To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.

noun

  1. 1.The act of a person or thing that stalls.
  2. 2.Stabling.

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