stopping

American  

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /

noun

Mining.

1. a barrier erected to prevent the flow of air or gas.

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stopping British  

/ ˈstɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. informal a dental filling

2. a solid barrier in a mine tunnel to seal off harmful gases, fire, fresh air from used air, etc

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adjective

1. making many stops in a journey

   a stopping train

Etymology

Origin of stopping

1700–05; special use of stopping, verbal noun of stop; -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He says the evidence so far suggests that, between one and three years after stopping the medication, people will see a "significant proportion of weight" go back on.

From BBC

The AA advice, external on driving in fog includes using dipped headlights and keeping a larger stopping distance.

From BBC

Clark said stopping to put his trainer back on would "have done more harm than good".

From BBC

These groups are the most likely to encounter screwworm infestations early, and catching an outbreak quickly is key to stopping it from spreading.

From Science Daily

But when the Trojans finally turned it on, in the final minutes of the first half, there was no stopping the onslaught.

From Los Angeles Times