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- English Word Stalker Definition A kind of fishing net.
- English Word Stalking Definition of Stalk
- English Word Stalking-horse Definition A horse, or a figure resembling a horse, behind which a hunter conceals himself from the game he is aiming to kill.
- English Word Stalking-horse Definition Fig.: Something used to cover up a secret project; a mask; a pretense.
- English Word Stalkless Definition Having no stalk.
- English Word Stalky Definition Hard as a stalk; resembling a stalk.
- English Word Stall Definition A stand; a station; a fixed spot; hence, the stand or place where a horse or an ox kept and fed; the division of a stable, or the compartment, for one horse, ox, or other animal.
- English Word Stall Definition A stable; a place for cattle.
- English Word Stall Definition A small apartment or shed in which merchandise is exposed for sale; as, a butcher's stall; a bookstall.
- English Word Stall Definition A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
- English Word Stall Definition A seat in the choir of a church, for one of the officiating clergy. It is inclosed, either wholly or partially, at the back and sides. The stalls are frequently very rich, with canopies and elaborate carving.
- English Word Stall Definition In the theater, a seat with arms or otherwise partly inclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.
- English Word Stall Definition The space left by excavation between pillars. See Post and stall, under Post.
- English Word Stall Definition To put into a stall or stable; to keep in a stall or stalls; as, to stall an ox.
- English Word Stall Definition To fatten; as, to stall cattle.
- English Word Stall Definition To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.
- English Word Stall Definition To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix; as, to stall a cart.
- English Word Stall Definition To forestall; to anticipitate. Having
- English Word Stall Definition To keep close; to keep secret.
- English Word Stall Definition To live in, or as in, a stall; to dwell.
- English Word Stall Definition To kennel, as dogs.
- English Word Stall Definition To be set, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.
- English Word Stall Definition To be tired of eating, as cattle.
- English Word Stall-fed Definition of Stall-feed
- English Word Stall-feed Definition To feed and fatten in a stall or on dry fodder; as, to stall-feed an ox.
- English Word Stall-feeding Definition of Stall-feed
- English Word Stallage Definition The right of erecting a stalls in fairs; rent paid for a stall.
- English Word Stallage Definition Dung of cattle or horses, mixed with straw.
- English Word Stallation Definition Installation.
- English Word Stalled Definition of Stall