The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
stalemating
present participle of stalemate
Source: Wiktionary
Stale"mate`, n. (Chess)
Definition: The position of the king when he can not move without being placed on check and there is no other piece which can be moved.
Stale"mate`, v. t. (Chess)
Definition: To subject to a stalemate; hence, to bring to a stand.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 March 2025
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.