stonewall
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verb (used without object)
1.
to engage in stonewalling.
2.
3.
Cricket. (of a batsman) to play a defensive game, as by persistently blocking the ball instead of batting it for distance and runs.
verb (used with object)
4.
Informal. to block, stall, or resist intentionally: lobbying efforts to stonewall passage of the legislation.
5.
British. to obstruct (the passage of a legislative bill) in Parliament, especially by excessive or prolonged debate.
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adjective
6.
pertaining to or characteristic of stonewalling: a new round of stonewall tactics.
Origin:
v. and adj. use of noun phrase stone wall
v. and adj. use of noun phrase stone wall
Related forms
stone·wall·er, noun
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stonewall (ˌstəʊnˈwɔːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) cricket (of a batsman) to play defensively |
| 2. | to obstruct or hinder (parliamentary business) |
| stone'waller | |
| —n | |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
Weak state laws let public officials stonewall citizens looking for information.
It seems that scientists have come up against a stonewall.
Listen to what the replies are---if its a stonewall to any negotiation that leaves you with limited but definite options.
Cheerfully and repeatedly stonewall when asked for negative information.
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