stall
Signification (English)
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- A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
- A stable; a place for cattle.
- A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
- A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
- A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.
- 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.
- An Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow.
- A seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries.
- A church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall.
- A sheath to protect the finger.
- The space left by excavation between pillars.
- A parking stall; a space for a vehicle in a parking lot or parkade.
Concepts
Synonyms
drag one’s heels
come to a stop
drag one’s feet
sales booth
come to a halt
newspaper stand
shillyshally
market-place
prevaricate
putoff
make no progress
turn off
be at bay
come to a standstill
small shop
stop suddenly
sheath for finger
temporary shed
stay clear
tantalise tantalize
Fréquence
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/stɔːl/
Étymologie (English)
In summary
From Middle English stall, stalle, from Old English steall (“standing place, position”), from Proto-Germanic *stallaz, from Proto-Indo-European *stel- (“to place, put, post, stand”).
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