(Ireland, idiomatic) An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation.

A valve that may be turned to regulate the flow of fluid through a pipe (especially water through a mains supply)

Alternative form of stop-loss

plural of stop loss

A film technique in which still frames depicting successive positions are displayed to create the illusion of movement.

A phrase consisting of one or more words, usually in a series, that is ignored by a search engine.

(economics) A limit on the state benefits an unemployed person can receive, preventing these benefits from exceeding the amount that the person would be expected to earn if employed.

(etching) To use an acid-resistant liquid (stopout) to cover the parts of a surface that should not be bitten. / (dated) To stay out all night without returning home.

A mechanism for preventing accidents in machinery. / (underwater diving) A diver's pause at a certain depth when ascending, to prevent decompression sickness.

Synonym of stopwatch