STALL
/stɔːl/
5-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of STALL
noun
- A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
- A stable; a place for cattle.
verb
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To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
"to stall an ox"
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To fatten.
"to stall cattle"
noun
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An action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay.
"His encounters with security, reception, the secretary, and the assistant were all stalls until the general manager's attorney arrived."
verb
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To employ delaying tactics against.
"He stalled the creditors as long as he could."
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To employ delaying tactics.
"Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away."
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About the word STALL
Is "STALL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "STALL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "STALL" worth?
In Scrabble, "STALL" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "STALL" mean?
A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
Does "STALL" have any anagrams?
No, "STALL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.