STOPPERS Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word stoppers. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STOPPERS
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| plug | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly • a wad of something chewable as tobacco • blatant or sensational promotion • electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark • an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection • an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire • an old or over-worked horse verb • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • persist in working hard • deliver a quick blow to • make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote • replace the center of a coin with a baser metal • insert a plug into • insert as a plug | ||||||||
| stopple | verbv | |||||||
noun • blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly verb • close or secure with or as if with a stopper | ||||||||
| local | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area • of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood • affecting only a restricted part or area of the body noun • public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops • anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body | ||||||||
| show-stopper | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down • something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal | ||||||||
| showstopper | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down • something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal | ||||||||
| conversation stopper | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply | ||||||||
