Stopple
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɒpəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stopple is a noun meaning A plug; a stopper.
Meaning
A plug; a stopper.
More Meanings
- (botany) A projection or lid in a pollen grain that falls away to allow the passage of the pollen tube.
- (transitive) To plug; to stop up.
Example Sentences
Shut your mouth, dame, / Or with this paper shall I stopple it.
Word Forms
- stopples
- stoppling
- stoppled
Synonyms for stopple
Depending on context, synonyms include estop, stanch, plug, stopper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plug, stopper, plugging, spile, tampion, tampoon.
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