Stalemate Definition

stalemate
noun
  1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
  2. drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
verb
  1. subject to a stalemate

"Stalemate" in song lyrics

See how stalemate is used in real songs:

  • "Affirmative Action or negative stalemate?"
    Annakin Slayd — Wigger
  • "You outta Paradise? We at a stalemate"
    Chief Chinchilla a.k.a. J-Zone f/ Poison Pen — Project Paradise
  • "The pawn at the stalemate"
    Rise & The Avid Record Collector — Maintain

Usage tips for "stalemate"

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