stopping

[ stop-ing ]

noun

, Mining.

1. a barrier erected to prevent the flow of air or gas.

stopping

/ ˈstɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. informal.
   a dental filling
2. a solid barrier in a mine tunnel to seal off harmful gases, fire, fresh air from used air, etc

adjective

1. making many stops in a journey

   a stopping train

Word History and Origins

Origin of stopping¹

1700–05; special use of stopping, verbal noun of stop; -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Kelleher has the club record for penalty shootout saves as well - stopping six kicks in four Carabao Cup shootouts.

From BBC

We all need education and training in stopping violence.

From Salon

Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of cutting opening hours and stopping home deliveries for the first time, in a protest over government funding.

From BBC

Their problems are not in stopping the run, but in their high-priced secondary.

From Los Angeles Times

"I was successful in stopping the bill tonight, when a 2/3 vote was required, but undoubtably it will be back because Trump’s thirst for unlimited power can never be quenched," he wrote on X.

From Salon