Stall
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To put (an animal etc) in a stall. To come to a standstill. To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in total loss of lift. To employ delaying tactics against To employ delaying tactics
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed. A small open-fronted shop. A very small room used for a shower or a toilet. A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage. Loss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded. An altar used in Heathenry, normally for indoor use as opposed to the more substantial outdoor harrow. An action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay.
Example sentence: I've been in a serious conversation with one of my children, and a fan has come up. I've been in a public bathroom and had the hand come under the stall with a paper and pen. That sort of thing anybody can live without.
Stand
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To be upright, support oneself on the feet in an erect position.To rise to one's feet; to stand up.To remain motionless.To act as an umpire.To undergo; withstand; hold up.To tolerate.To place in an upright or standing position.To seek election
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A defensive position or effort.A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.A period of performance in a given location or venue.A device to hold something upright or aloft.The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.(forestry) A contiguous group of trees sufficiently uniform in age-class distribution, composition, and structure, and growing on a site of sufficiently uniform quality, to be a distinguishable unit.A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait: taxi stand.grandstandA partnership.A single set, as of arms.
Example sentence: Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.