SportsAugust 22, 2026

stonewalling

STOHN-wawl-ing

Definition

To block, obstruct, or prevent an opponent from advancing or scoring.

Etymology

Derived from the political term 'stonewall,' which originated in the mid-19th century to describe a tactic of refusing to cooperate or stalling; it suggests building a wall of stone that cannot be breached.

In the news

The article uses 'stonewalling' to describe how the Sidney defense successfully held back Bellefontaine's offense when they were threatening to score from inside the 10-yard line.

Football: Sidney drops opener to Bellefontaine in tale of two halves

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Sidney Daily News

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