stall

²stall

verb

Definition of STALL

transitive verb

1

: to put into or keep in a stall

2

obsolete : install 1

3

a : to bring to a standstill : block; especially : mire b : to cause (an engine) to stop usually inadvertently c : to cause (an aircraft or airfoil) to go into a stall

intransitive verb

1

: to come to a standstill (as from mired wheels or engine failure)

2

: to experience a stall in flying

First Known Use of STALL

14th century