verb
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To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
example
to stall an ox
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To fatten.
example
to stall cattle
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To come to a standstill.
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To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.
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To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.
example
to stall a cart
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(of an engine) To stop suddenly.
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To cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear.
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To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.
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To live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell.
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To be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.
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To be tired of eating, as cattle.
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To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.
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To forestall; to anticipate.
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To keep close; to keep secret.