a stand; a station; a fixed spot; hence, the stand or place where a horse or an ox kept and fed; the division of a stable, or the compartment, for one horse, ox, or other animal.-a stable; a place for cattle.-a small apartment or shed in which merchandise is exposed for sale; as, a butcher's stall; a bookstall.-a bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.-a seat in the choir of a church, for one of the officiating clergy. it is inclosed, either wholly or partially, at the back and sides. the stalls are frequently very rich, with canopies and elaborate carving.-in the theater, a seat with arms or otherwise partly inclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.-the space left by excavation between pillars. see post and stall, under post.-to put into a stall or stable; to keep in a stall or stalls; as, to stall an ox.-to fatten; as, to stall cattle.-to place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.-to plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix; as, to stall a cart.-to forestall; to anticipitate. having-to keep close; to keep secret.-to live in, or as in, a stall; to dwell.-to kennel, as dogs.-to be set, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.-to be tired of eating, as cattle.