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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:
obstruct impede hinder hamper block interrupt hold up hold back stand in the way of frustrate thwart balk inhibit hamstring sabotage encumber restrain slow slow down retard delay stonewall forestall arrest check stop halt stay derail restrict limit curb bridle fetter shackle stymie bork trammel

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:
stand table counter booth kiosk compartment
2.

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

Synonym:
pen coop sty corral enclosure compartment cubicle
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