stopping

English

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Verb

stopping

1. Present participle of stop.

Noun

stopping (plural stoppings)

1. Material for filling a cavity.
2. (mining) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
3. A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.

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