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stalemate
stalemate
/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/
noun
Drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
(
stalemate
)
drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
The chess match ended in a stalemate, with neither player able to checkmate the other.
The chess match ended in a stalemate, with neither player able to checkmate the other.
A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
(
dead end
,
stalemate
,
standstill
,
deadlock
,
impasse
)
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
Reached an impasse on the negotiations
reached an impasse on the negotiations
verb
(chess) subject to a stalemate
(
stalemate
)
(chess) subject to a stalemate
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