Stop

The word stop has several possible meanings in the English language.

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The term stop, when used by itself, can refer to:

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• A stop consonant in linguistics
• One or more ranks of pipes used together to make a particular sound on a pipe organ, or the control used to select them, see organ stop
• An error in Windows NT or NT-based operating systems, see blue screen of death.
• The point on an animal's head at which the muzzle meets the forehead.
• The punctuation mark more correctly known as a full stop (British) or a period (US): "."

"Stop" is also a part of the name of:

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• bus stop: a place where the bus stops for people to get on and off
• door stop: a wedge to stop a door from closing when you want it open
• f stop: a measure of the amount of light through the aperture that hits film in a camera.
• stop sign: a traffic sign informing drivers to make a temporary stop.
• In financial markets, a stop loss order is executed if the value of a position has declined below a certain limit.
• Terry stop: in U.S. law, a stop-and-frisk law enforcement procedure less intrusive than an arrest, so probable cause is not required
• truck stop: an eating establishment on a major trucking route with a large carpark for truck drivers to stop and refresh themselves, and often with other amenities available.
• Stop - a song by Pink Floyd, from the album, The Wall
• Stop: a 2004 album by Franco De Vita that featured the hits "Tu De Que Vas" and "Si La Ves".
• "Stop": a 1998 release by Spice Girls, from their second studio album, Spiceworld, featuring the hits, "Spice Up Your Life" and "Too Much".

Stop related Images and Photos (experimental)

Stop Loss	Monk's Top 10 Phobias Ceramic Mug	Bus Stop	Bus Stop
Stop Car Magnet	Bus Stop I	Last Stop	Last Stop
Safety Stop	Stop Making Sense	Stop Making Sense	Whistle Stop