time stop

noun

A stop (mechanical part that adjusts an aperture or interval size) which operates on a timer.

Meanings

noun
  1. artsA stop (mechanical part that adjusts an aperture or interval size) which operates on a timer.
  2. literatureA process by which an object is stopped in time.
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APA

time stop. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/time%20stop

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Chicago

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