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Meaning of the word stalls in English

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stalls

Verb

1.

(of a motor vehicle or its engine) stop running, typically because of an overload on the engine.

Example:
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her car stalled at the crossroads
2.

stop or cause to stop making progress.

Example:
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his career had stalled, hers taken off
Synonym:
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Noun

1.

a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area.

Example:
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fruit and vegetable stalls
Synonym:
standtablecounterboothkioskcompartment
2.

an individual compartment for an animal in a stable or barn, enclosed on three sides.

Synonym:
pencoopstycorralenclosurecompartmentcubicle
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