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Vocabulary Entry
stall
|noun • noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
A stable or enclosed area for holding animals, particularly horses.
Example Sentences
"The horse was put back into its stall after the race."
"She cleaned out the stall and laid down fresh hay."
"The barn has several stalls for the livestock."
N
noun
A booth or compartment in a public place, often for selling goods or services.
Example Sentences
"The market had a stall selling fresh fruits and vegetables."
"He set up a stall at the fair to promote his handmade crafts."
"We stopped by a food stall for a quick snack."
V
verb
To stop or cause to stop; to come to a halt.
Example Sentences
"The car stalled in the middle of the road."
"Her speech stalled when she lost her train of thought."
"The project stalled due to lack of funding."
V
verb
To delay or impede progress.
Example Sentences
"They decided to stall the negotiations for a better deal."
"He attempted to stall for time while thinking of a response."
"The unexpected issues would stall the entire operation."