stopping

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Pronunciation

• (America) enPR: stŏpʹĭng, IPA: /ˈstɑpɪŋ/
• (RP) enPR: stŏpʹĭng, IPA: /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

Verb

1. present participle of stop#English|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.

Synonyms

• (act of something that stops) hiatus, moratorium, recess; see also Thesaurus:pause

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