STALLING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of STALLING
To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
"to stall an ox"
To fatten.
"to stall cattle"
To come to a standstill.
To employ delaying tactics against.
"He stalled the creditors as long as he could."
To employ delaying tactics.
"Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away."
The act of a person or thing that stalls.
"repeated stallings of the car engine"
Stabling.
Examples of STALLING in a Sentence
- "to stall an ox"
- "to stall cattle"
- "He stalled the creditors as long as he could."
- "Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away."
Word Details
Is STALLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STALLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STALLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STALLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | l | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STALLING
100 words from the letters in STALLING
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How to Use STALLING in Word Games
STALLING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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