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stalls

The correct spelling is stalls.

How to pronounce stalls

noun

Say it like: Sta-lls

The correct spelling is stalls. A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed. For example: "to stall an ox"

Usage Examples

to stall an ox

to stall cattle

to stall a cart

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
  2. 2.A stable; a place for cattle.
  3. 3.A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
  4. 4.A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
  5. 5.A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.

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.

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