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STOPPER

(noun, verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Stopper.

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Stopper - as a noun

An act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
show-stoppershowstopper21

A remark to which there is no polite conversational reply

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conversation stopper

(bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit

Example: "If my partner has a spade stopper i can bid no trump"

Blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plug7stopple11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13blockage17closure9occlusion13stop6stoppage13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stopper - as a verb

Close or secure with or as if with a stopper

Example: "She stoppered the wine bottle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stopple11

Example Sentences

"She placed a stopper in the wine bottle to keep it fresh."
"The sink was clogged, so we had to use a drain stopper to prevent water from overflowing."
"He used a bottle stopper to seal the opened soda."
"The lab technician inserted a stopper in the test tube to prevent any liquid from spilling."
"The decorator used a door stopper to hold the door open."
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Word Game Points

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

STOPPER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STOPPER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stopper is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STOPPER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is STOPPER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stopper is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STOPPER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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