Dictionary Check: stopping
"stopping" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
17
points
Definition
noun
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
noun
the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
Example:
"the violinist's stopping was excellent"
verb
come to a halt, stop moving
Example:
"the car stopped"
verb
put an end to a state or an activity
Example:
"Quit teasing your little brother"
verb
stop from happening or developing
Example:
"Block his election"
verb
interrupt a trip
Example:
"we stopped at Aunt Mary's house"
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