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Webster 1913 Edition


Stopping

Stop′ping

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Noun.
1.
Material for filling a cavity.
2.
(Mining)
A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
3.
(Far.)
A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse’s hoof to keep it moist.
Youatt.

Webster 1828 Edition


Stopping

STOPPING

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ppr.
Closing; shutting; obstructing; hindering from proceeding; ceasing to go or move; putting an end to; regulating the sounds of.

Definition 2024


stopping

stopping

English

Verb

stopping

  1. present participle of stop

Noun

stopping (plural stoppings)

  1. The act of something that stops; a halt.
    constant startings and stoppings
  2. Material for filling a cavity.
  3. (mining) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
  4. A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.
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