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- verb idiomatic, intransitive, of a productive activity Coming to a
standstill , or ceasing to beproductive or makeprogress , due to an obstacle.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb be unable to move further
Etymologies
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From windmills, where when the wind stops blowing the grinding of wheat into flour would stop.
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