stall
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a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods
- He set up a small stall to sell handmade jewelry.
- The flower stall on the corner always has the best roses.
- Street vendors filled the square, each running a different stall.
- A book stall at the festival offered rare first editions.
- She helped her mother manage their vegetable stall at the farmers’ market.
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a compartment in a stable for housing and feeding a single animal
- The horse returned to its stall after the morning ride.
- Straw covered the floor of each stall for comfort.
- Stall cleaning is part of the daily routine at the farm.
- The mare was calm in her stall while foaling.
- Each stall had its own water bucket and feeding trough.
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a small enclosed area separated by walls or partitions for a specific purpose
- He rented a stall in the workshop for woodworking.
- Stalls in the garage kept the cars organized and protected.
- The festival provided stalls for artists to display their work.
- The restroom had individual stalls for privacy.
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an action intended to delay, mislead, or obstruct
- The negotiator used a stall to buy more time before making a decision.
- The team attempted a stall during the debate to avoid answering directly.
- The driver executed a stall to confuse the pursuing car.
- The diplomat's stall was transparent but effective.
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a small, private study space in a library
- She reserved a stall in the library to prepare for finals.
- Each student had a private stall for focused reading.
- The library stalls were equipped with power outlets.
- He preferred the quiet of the corner stall for research.
- Students rotated between stalls to access different resources.
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the seats that are located near the stage in a theater
- We bought tickets for the stalls to get a closer view of the play.
- The stalls were packed with enthusiastic theatergoers on opening night.
- She prefers sitting in the stalls because the sound is clearer near the stage.
- The stalls provide a great view, but they can be more expensive than balcony seats.
- From the stalls, you could see every detail of the costumes and set.
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a sudden loss of lift in an aircraft, causing it to drop or descend abruptly
- The pilot recovered quickly after the airplane entered a stall.
- High angles of attack can trigger a stall in small aircraft.
- Training simulators teach how to handle a stall safely.
- The glider experienced a stall before regaining altitude.
- Aerodynamic stalls are studied extensively in aviation courses.