stopple meaning

UK US /ˈstɑpɚ/ 2 syllables

stopple (noun): blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly.

stopple has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

stopple as a noun

  1. blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

    Synonyms: plug, stopper

    Type of: blockage

    Kinds: bung, cork, drainplug, earplug, fipple, tampion, tampon, tap

stopple as a verb

  1. close or secure with or as if with a stopper
    • She stoppered the wine bottle
    • The mothers stoppered their babies' mouths with pacifiers

    Synonyms: stopper

    Type of: plug

How to pronounce stopple

stopple is pronounced /ˈstɑpɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in LE · 7-letter words

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