stopple

• Substantivo que designa um objeto, como uma rolha ou tampão, usado para vedar firmemente uma abertura e produzir obstrução.

A noun referring to an object, such as a plug or cork, designed to fill a hole tightly and create a blockage.

1. Plug or StopperC1formal

   An object designed to tightly fill a hole or opening, such as in a bottle or container, to prevent the passage of liquid or air.

   Tampa ou rolha

   • He carefully inserted the stopple into the flask to seal it.
   • The chemist used a glass stopple for the reagent bottle.
   • A rubber stopple was placed in the test tube to prevent spillage.

   Sinônimosbungcorkplugstopper

• Verbo pouco usado que significa tapar, fechar ou vedar com uma rolha ou tampão. Em sentido figurado, pode indicar obstruir ou silenciar algo.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to stop up, close, or seal with a stopper or plug.

1. Close or secure with a stopperC1formal

   To close or block an opening, such as a bottle or container, using a stopper or plug.

   Tapar

   • He stoppered the flask to prevent the liquid from evaporating.
   • She carefully stoppered the bottle after pouring the wine.
   • The chemist stoppered the test tube to keep the sample sterile.

   Sinônimosbungcorkplugsealstop

   Antônimosopen