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Main definitions of earth-stopping in English

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earth-stopping1

noun

  • The action, process, or practice of blocking up a fox's earth before a hunt in order to prevent the fox from escaping into it.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Sporting Magazine. From earth + stopping.

Pronunciation

earth-stopping

/ˈəːθˌstɒpɪŋ/

Main definitions of earth-stopping in English

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earth-stopping2

adjective

  • Of great importance; powerful, impressive.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From earth + stopping.

Pronunciation

earth-stopping

/ˈəːθˌstɒpɪŋ/