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stopper

stop·per [ stóppər ]


noun  (plural stop·pers)
Definition:
 
1. cork or plug: something that is put into an opening in order to close it

2. somebody or something that stops something: somebody or something that brings something to a stop

3. card games card that prevents taking of suit: a card held by somebody that will prevent opponents from taking all the tricks in that suit during a hand of bridge

4. baseball ace relief pitcher: the most effective relief pitcher who is brought on to win important games ( informal )



transitive verb  (past and past participle stop·pered, present participle stop·per·ing, 3rd person present singular stop·pers)
Definition:
 
close something with stopper: to close or secure something with a stopper

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