stoppering (Meaning)
stoppering
something (such as a bung or cork) used to plug an opening, a playing card that will stop the running of a suit, a baseball pitcher depended on to win important games or to stop a losing streak, to close or secure with or as if with a stopper, one that brings to a halt or causes to stop operating or functioning, something used to plug an opening, one that brings to a halt, one that closes, shuts, or fills up, an effective relief pitcher, to close or fasten with or as if with a stopper
Synonyms & Antonyms of stoppering
stoppering Sentence Examples
- The stoppering of the bottle prevented the wine from oxidizing.
- The dam's stoppering system effectively controlled the flow of water.
- The stoppering of the drainhole prevented water from flooding the basement.
- The cork stoppering the champagne bottle allowed the bubbles to preserve their effervescence.
- The tight stoppering of the vacuum flask maintained the temperature of the liquid inside.
- The stoppering of the pipe prevented gas leaks.
- The stoppering of the leak in the oil tank averted a potential disaster.
- The stoppering of the wound with gauze helped stanch the bleeding.
- The stoppering of the flow of traffic due to an accident caused massive delays.
- The stoppering of the discussion proved to be a temporary measure, as the disagreements quickly reignited.
FAQs About the word stoppering
something (such as a bung or cork) used to plug an opening, a playing card that will stop the running of a suit, a baseball pitcher depended on to win important
bunging, spiling,corking, occluding, stopping (up), filling, stoppling, obstructing, congesting, plugging (up)
excavating, clearing,opening (up), freeing, unblocking, unplugging, scooping (out), lightening, unstopping, hollowing (out)
The stoppering of the bottle prevented the wine from oxidizing.
The dam's stoppering system effectively controlled the flow of water.
The stoppering of the drainhole prevented water from flooding the basement.
The cork stoppering the champagne bottle allowed the bubbles to preserve their effervescence.
