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STOPPAGES

(noun)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Stoppages.

Stoppages - 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

"The factory experienced frequent stoppages due to equipment failures."
"The transportation strike led to widespread stoppages across the city."
"Due to the ongoing union negotiations, there were several work stoppages at the plant."
"The construction project faced multiple stoppages due to funding issues."
"The airline had to cope with numerous flight stoppages during the storm."
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Word Game Points

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

STOPPAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is STOPPAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stoppages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STOPPAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is STOPPAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stoppages is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STOPPAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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