Definition of stopper
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that brings to a halt or causes to stop operating or functioning : check: such as
a
: a playing card that will stop the running of a suit
b
: a baseball pitcher depended on to win important games or to stop a losing streak
also
: an effective relief pitcher
2
: one that closes, shuts, or fills up
specifically
: something (such as a bung or cork) used to plug an opening
stopper
verbDefinition of stopper (Entry 2 of 2)
: to close or secure with or as if with a stopper
stopper the bottle
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The first known use of stopper was in the 15th century
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