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Stall: meaning, definitions and examples

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stall

 

[ stɔːl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

marketplace

A small stand or booth where goods are sold.

Synonyms

booth, kiosk, stand

Examples of usage

  • She bought some fruits from the stall at the market.
  • The stall was selling handmade crafts.
Context #2 | Noun

horse stable

A compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed.

Synonyms

cage, compartment, pen

Examples of usage

  • The horses were kept in individual stalls.
  • The stall was empty as the horse had been taken out for a ride.
Context #3 | Verb

stop

To come to a stop due to a mechanical or other failure.

Synonyms

halt, pause, stop

Examples of usage

  • The car stalled at the traffic light.
  • The engine stalled and wouldn't start again.

Translations

Translations of the word "stall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barraca

🇮🇳 अस्थायी दुकान

🇩🇪 Stand

🇮🇩 kios

🇺🇦 кіоск

🇵🇱 stoisko

🇯🇵 屋台 (やたい)

🇫🇷 étal

🇪🇸 puesto

🇹🇷 tezgah

🇰🇷 가판대

🇸🇦 كشك

🇨🇿 stánek

🇸🇰 stánok

🇨🇳 摊位 (tān wèi)

🇸🇮 stojnica

🇮🇸 söluturn

🇰🇿 сату орны

🇬🇪 ჯიხური

🇦🇿 kiosk

🇲🇽 puesto

Etymology

The word 'stall' has a long history, dating back to Old English 'steall' which meant a place or position. Over time, it evolved to refer to a compartment or booth. The verb form of 'stall' originated from the noun and started being used in the 17th century to describe a mechanical failure causing a stoppage. Today, 'stall' is commonly used in various contexts from markets to car engines.

See also: stallion.

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