stall

Definitions

• (countable) A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
• A stable; a place for cattle.
• A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
• (countable) A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
• A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.
• (countable) A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.
• (aeronautics) Loss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded.
• (paganism) An Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow.
• A seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries.
• A church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall.
• A sheath to protect the finger.
• (mining) The space left by excavation between pillars.
• (Canadian) A parking stall; a space for a vehicle in a parking lot or parkade.