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stopper (enc)

Stopper

Noun1.stopper - blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
blockage, stoppage, occlusion, closure, block, stop - an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
bung, spile - a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
cork - the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle)
drainplug - a removable plug for holding water in a tub or basin
fipple - a wooden plug forming a flue pipe (as the mouthpiece of a recorder)
tampion - plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture
tampon - plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood)
spigot, tap - a plug for a bunghole in a cask
2.stopper - an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
routine, number, act, bit, turn - a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
3.stopper - a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply
comment, remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
4.stopper - (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit; "if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump"
bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players
playing card - one of a pack of cards used in playing card games
Verb1.stopper - close or secure with or as if with a stopper; "She stoppered the wine bottle"; "The mothers stoppered their babies' mouths with pacifiers"
plug, stop up, secure - fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak"

 

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