| stope |
an excavation in the form of steps made when ore is mined from steep or vertical veins. [2 definitions] |
| stopgap |
a temporary substitute or solution to a problem; makeshift. [2 definitions] |
| stop in |
come to a place for a short time, often for a particular purpose; visit. |
| stoplight |
a traffic light or signal. [2 definitions] |
| stopover |
a pause or short stay in the course of a journey. |
| stop over |
to stop briefly before traveling further. |
| stoppage |
the act of stopping or state of being stopped. |
| stopper |
a device that blocks an opening, esp. to prevent leakage of liquid; plug. [2 definitions] |
| stopple |
a stopper or plug, as for a bottle. [2 definitions] |
| stop sign |
a traffic sign that indicates that a driver must come to stop. |
| stop street |
a street having one or more intersections at which vehicles must come to a complete stop before continuing through the intersection. |
| stop-time |
in jazz, a technique wherein the rhythm instrumentalists stop playing to allow a soloist to continue for a time. |
| stopwatch |
a watch that can be stopped and started instantly. |
| storable |
capable of remaining fresh or useful during long periods in storage. [2 definitions] |
| storage |
the act of storing or state of being stored. [4 definitions] |
| storage battery |
a group of two or more storage cells. |
| storage cell |
a cell that may be recharged by passing an electric current through it in the direction opposite to the flow of current it discharges. |
| store |
a place where merchandise is sold. [7 definitions] |
| storefront |
the part of a store that faces a street and usu. has display windows. [3 definitions] |
| storehouse |
a building or space where goods are stored; warehouse. [2 definitions] |
| storekeeper |
a person who owns or operates a retail shop or small store. [2 definitions] |