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Definition of Stalling
1. Noun. A tactic used to mislead or delay.
Generic synonyms: Obstruction
Specialized synonyms: Stonewalling
Derivative terms: Stall, Stall, Stall
Definition of Stalling
1. n. Stabling.
Definition of Stalling
1. Verb. (present participle of stall) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stalling
1. stall [v] - See also: stall
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stalling
Literary usage of Stalling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Under the Editorial Supervision of Lyon edited by Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1915)
"Virginia in 1624 with Mrs. Epps, and Peter and William Epps. Not long after his
arrival, he had a duel with Captain Edward stalling, whom he killed. ..."
2. ABC of Aviation: A Complete, Practical Treatise Outlining Clearly the by Victor Wilfred Pagé (1918)
"... Attain Altitude and Handle Machine—Precautions When Landing— Danger in
stalling—Control in Making Turns—Flying Learned Only by Practice—Important Hints. ..."
3. The A-B-C of Aviation: A Complete, Practical Treatise Outlining Clearly the by Victor Wilfred Pagé (1918)
"... Attain Altitude and Handle Machine—Precautions When Landing— Danger in
stalling—Control in Making Turns—Flying Learned Only by Practice—Important Hints. ..."
4. Encyclopedia of Engineering: A Treatise on Boilers, Steam Engines, the by International School of Engineering (1906)
"... when stalling with a heavy train on a grade, if live steam is admitted to the
low-pressure cylinder sufficient additional power is obtained to start the ..."
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