stopper Meaning and Definition

1. n. blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

2. n. (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit

3. n. a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply

4. n. an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

5. v. close or secure with or as if with a stopper