EGAVE

stall

About 2.73 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
  2. noun A stable; a place for cattle.
  3. noun A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
  4. noun A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
  5. noun A small partitioned space or roomlet used for a shower or a toilet.
  6. noun A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.
  7. noun An Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow.
  8. noun A seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries.

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Word family

stalled stalling stalls

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