stall

1. v. i. 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. Source: opted

2. v. i. A stable; a place for cattle. Source: opted

3. v. i. A small apartment or shed in which merchandise is exposed for sale; as, a butcher's stall; a bookstall. Source: opted

4. v. i. A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale. Source: opted

5. v. i. 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. Source: opted

6. v. i. In the theater, a seat with arms or otherwise partly inclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc. Source: opted

7. v. i. The space left by excavation between pillars. See Post and stall, under Post. Source: opted

8. v. t. To put into a stall or stable; to keep in a stall or stalls; as, to stall an ox. Source: opted

9. v. t. To fatten; as, to stall cattle. Source: opted

10. v. t. To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install. Source: opted

11. v. t. To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix; as, to stall a cart. Source: opted

12. v. t. To forestall; to anticipitate. Having Source: opted

13. v. t. To keep close; to keep secret. Source: opted

14. v. i. To live in, or as in, a stall; to dwell. Source: opted

15. v. i. To kennel, as dogs. Source: opted

16. v. i. To be set, as in mire or snow; to stick fast. Source: opted

17. v. i. To be tired of eating, as cattle. Source: opted

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