Stopper
noun
A piece that is used to block or close a hole or pipe.
She removed the stopper from the bottle to pour the wine.
Often appears as...
- bottle stopper
- drain stopper
noun
Someone or something that makes you stop doing what you are doing.
The rain could be a stopper in our plans for the picnic.
Often appears as...
- conversation stopper
- show stopper
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who stops goals in games like soccer or hockey.
He is the best stopper on our soccer team.
Often appears as...
- game stopper
- soccer stopper
noun
A piece that is used to block or close a hole or pipe.
She removed the stopper from the bottle to pour the wine.
Often appears as...
- bottle stopper
- drain stopper
noun
Someone or something that makes you stop doing what you are doing.
The rain could be a stopper in our plans for the picnic.
Often appears as...
- conversation stopper
- show stopper
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who stops goals in games like soccer or hockey.
He is the best stopper on our soccer team.
Often appears as...
- game stopper
- soccer stopper
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers to an actual object that physically obstructs a container or passage.
Place the stopper in the sink to fill it with water.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Shapes
Stoppers can be made in various shapes to fit different containers.
The flask came with a round glass stopper.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Materials
Stoppers are often made of rubber, glass, or cork.
We need to replace the rubber stopper; it's worn out.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers to an actual object that physically obstructs a container or passage.
Place the stopper in the sink to fill it with water.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Shapes
Stoppers can be made in various shapes to fit different containers.
The flask came with a round glass stopper.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Materials
Stoppers are often made of rubber, glass, or cork.
We need to replace the rubber stopper; it's worn out.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Refers to an actual object that physically obstructs a container or passage.
Place the stopper in the sink to fill it with water.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Shapes
Stoppers can be made in various shapes to fit different containers.
The flask came with a round glass stopper.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Materials
Stoppers are often made of rubber, glass, or cork.
We need to replace the rubber stopper; it's worn out.
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Video examples
Humpback Whales Return...
we get that by using a small hollow tip Dart so what we'll do is I'll use the crossbow and I'll take a shot at the at the side of the humpback whale right when it arches it back and the dart will hit into the whale it's got a stopper and then we'll bounce out the bit of
Video examples
Alison Jackson: A...
This was a huge success for them because the imagery got shown in the press the day after in every single newspaper, broadsheets and tabloids. It was a bit of a road stopper, which was problematic
Video examples
Humpback Whales Return...
we get that by using a small hollow tip Dart so what we'll do is I'll use the crossbow and I'll take a shot at the at the side of the humpback whale right when it arches it back and the dart will hit into the whale it's got a stopper and then we'll bounce out the bit of
Video examples
Alison Jackson: A...
This was a huge success for them because the imagery got shown in the press the day after in every single newspaper, broadsheets and tabloids. It was a bit of a road stopper, which was problematic
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Malcolm Brogdon
American Athlete
I want to play for a team that has a strong defensive reputation. One that relies on a system and where assists are valued. And a team that needs what I do - making other guys better, leading a team, being a defensive stopper every night. I want to be a good fit.
Quote examples
Gary Payton
American Athlete
When you play defense what happens is everybody pays attention and they start talking about how you're the stopper, you can stop this guy. All of a sudden your game gets better on the offensive end and you become that versatile guard that everybody wants.
Quote examples
Raphael Varane
French Athlete
What's for sure is that the profile of the central defender is evolving. At one time it was all about the stopper and the libero. Today, central defenders have to be more complete.
Quote examples
Rachel Kushner
American Writer
When I see someone for the first time in a while, and they ask, 'How have you been?' or 'What have you been up to?', it's politeness but a bit of a conversation stopper.
Quote examples
Mike D'Antoni
American Coach
If you're a ball stopper, usually you're inefficient.
Quote examples
Malcolm Brogdon
American Athlete
I want to play for a team that has a strong defensive reputation. One that relies on a system and where assists are valued. And a team that needs what I do - making other guys better, leading a team, being a defensive stopper every night. I want to be a good fit.
Quote examples
Gary Payton
American Athlete
When you play defense what happens is everybody pays attention and they start talking about how you're the stopper, you can stop this guy. All of a sudden your game gets better on the offensive end and you become that versatile guard that everybody wants.
Quote examples
Raphael Varane
French Athlete
What's for sure is that the profile of the central defender is evolving. At one time it was all about the stopper and the libero. Today, central defenders have to be more complete.
Quote examples
Rachel Kushner
American Writer
When I see someone for the first time in a while, and they ask, 'How have you been?' or 'What have you been up to?', it's politeness but a bit of a conversation stopper.
Quote examples
Mike D'Antoni
American Coach
If you're a ball stopper, usually you're inefficient.
Example 1 of 5
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