To use obstructionist tactics in a legislative body.
To take part in a private military action in a foreign country.
A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.
A tactic (such as giving long, often irrelevant speeches) employed to delay the proceedings of, or the making of a decision by, a legislative body, particularly the United States Senate.
A member of a legislative body causing such an obstruction; a filibusterer.
To employ delaying tactics against.
To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
To fatten.
To cause to exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.
To forestall; to anticipate.
To stop suddenly.
To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.
To employ delaying tactics; to stall for time.
To keep close; to keep secret.
To cause to stop making progress; to hinder; to slow down; to delay or forestall.
To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.
To cause the engine of a manual-transmission car or truck to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear.
To come to a standstill.
To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.
A church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall.
A sheath to protect the finger.
A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
Loss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded, normally occurring due to low airspeed.
An Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow.
A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.
A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
A stable; a place for cattle.
A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
A seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries.
The space left by excavation between pillars.
A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.
A parking stall; a space for a vehicle in a parking lot or parkade.
An action that is intended to cause, or actually causes, delay.