stop|per

stop|per
stop|per «STOP uhr», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a plug or cork for closing the opening of a bottle, tube, or other container.
2. a person or thing that stops.
3. Cards. a card or cards which prevents the running of a suit by the opponents.
4. a picturelogan, or other advertising device, designed to catch the attention and arouse interest.
5. Baseball Slang. a very skillful pitcher, especially a relief pitcher.
–v.t.
1. Also, stopper down. to close or secure (a bottle, tube, or other container) with a stopper.
2. to fit with a stopper.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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