Stoppages

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of stoppage form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Salary deductions. UK

    "The cashier finished counting off the money; the boy dragged the whole down the counter to Mr. Winterbottom, to whom the stoppages for rent and tools must be paid."

Example

More examples

"Despite being down to 10 men, the team managed to hold on for a draw thanks to some expert shithousery, including numerous stoppages for alleged injuries."

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