asphalt | (noun) a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons | Synonyms: mineral pitch |
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(noun) mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing | - |
(verb) cover with tar or asphalt | - |
halt | (adjective) disabled in the feet or legs | Synonyms: crippled, game, gimpy, halting, lame |
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(noun) an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement | Synonyms: freeze |
(noun) the event of something ending | Synonyms: stop |
(noun) the state of inactivity following an interruption | Synonyms: arrest, check, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage |
(verb) stop the flow of a liquid | Synonyms: stanch, staunch, stem |
(verb) come to a halt, stop moving | Synonyms: stop |
(verb) cause to come to an abrupt stop | Synonyms: arrest, hold |
(verb) stop from happening or developing | Synonyms: block, kibosh, stop |