Stall Definition
stall
noun
- a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
- small area set off by walls for special use
- a booth where articles are displayed for sale
- a malfunction in the flight of an aircraft in which there is a sudden loss of lift that results in a downward plunge; "the plane went into a stall and I couldn't control it"
- seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater
- small individual study area in a library
- a tactic used to mislead or delay
verb
- postpone doing what one should be doing; "He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days"
- come to a stop; "The car stalled in the driveway"
- deliberately delay an event or action; "she doesn't want to write the report, so she is stalling"
- put into, or keep in, a stall; "Stall the horse"
- experience a stall in flight, of airplanes
- cause an airplane to go into a stall
- cause an engine to stop; "The inexperienced driver kept stalling the car"
"Stall" in song lyrics
See how stall is used in real songs:
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"I just left a restroom stall"
7L & Esoteric — Stalker -
"Somewhere a prom queen's giving birth in a bathroom stall"
Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher -
"I call the notch in my wall for every stall"
Aesop Rock — Abandon All Hope
Words that rhyme with stall
Usage tips for "stall"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stall" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stall to find words that pair well.