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)
arrest6check16halt7hitch13stay7stop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inaction10inactiveness17inactivity18Hyponyms (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)
block13blockage17closure9occlusion13stop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of stopping something
Example: "The third baseman made some remarkable stops"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5deed6human actionhuman activityHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is STOPPAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stoppage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSTOPPAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is STOPPAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stoppage is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTOPPAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
