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stopper

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stop·per  (stpr)
n.
1. A device, such as a cork or plug, that is inserted to close an opening.
2. One that causes something to stop: a conversation stopper.
3. Computer Science The topmost memory location in a device or system.
4. Games A card or cards enabling one to prevent one's opponents from winning all the tricks in a particular suit in a hand of bridge.
tr.v. stop·pered, stop·per·ing, stop·pers
To close with or as if with a stopper.

stopper
Noun
a plug for closing a bottle, pipe, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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"
2.stopper - a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply
comment, remark, input - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
3.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 that are used to play card games
4.stopperstopper - 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
bottle cork, 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
earplug - a plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise
fipple - a wooden plug forming a flue pipe (as the mouthpiece of a recorder)
tampion, tompion - 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
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"
Translations
Spanish stopper [ˈstɔpəʳ] ntapón m
French stopper [ˈstɔpəʳ] nbouchon m
German stopper [ˈstɔpəʳ] stop nStöpsel m
Italian stopper [ˈstɔpəʳ] ntappo

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Mr Sampson,' proclaimed Mrs Wilfer, seeing that young gentleman take his stopper out, and so darkly fixing him with her eyes as that he put it in again: 'Mr Sampson, as a friend of this family and a frequenter of this house, is, I am persuaded, far too well-bred to interpose on such an invitation.
And there was a bottle that had had milk in it, and it had a rag stopper for a baby to suck.
I heard a water-tight door, furnished with stopper plates, close upon us, and we were wrapped in profound darkness.
 
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