stopping

/ˈstɑpɪŋ/

/ˈstɒpɪŋ/

Other forms: stoppings

Definitions of stopping

1. noun

   fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
   synonyms: fillet

   type of:

   fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast

   restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
2. noun

   the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
   “the violinist's stopping was excellent”

   types:

   double stopping

   stopping two strings and producing two notes at the same time

   type of:

   playing

   the act of playing a musical instrument