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STOPPAGE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Stoppage.

Stoppage - as a noun

The state of inactivity following an interruption

Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrestcheckhalthitchstaystop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inactioninactivenessinactivity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An obstruction in a pipe or tube

Example: "We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockblockageclosureocclusionstop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impedimentimpedimentaobstructerobstructionobstructor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of stopping something

Example: "The third baseman made some remarkable stops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actdeedhuman actionhuman activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"There was a stoppage in the production line due to a mechanical failure."
"The referee called a stoppage to attend to the injured player."
"The stoppage of mail delivery caused a delay in receiving important documents."
"The factory workers staged a stoppage in protest of poor working conditions."
"A temporary stoppage of flights was implemented due to adverse weather conditions."
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Word Game Points

Is STOPPAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stoppage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STOPPAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is STOPPAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stoppage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STOPPAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is STOPPAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stoppage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STOPPAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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