Sentences with Stop Up

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16 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Stop Up'

The beaver used mud and sticks to stop up the entrance of its lodge.

After the heavy rain, the leaves and debris began to stop up the storm drain.

The chef accidentally let the saucepan boil over, causing it to stop up the stove's burners.

The fallen tree branches managed to stop up the narrow mountain trail.

Years of neglect allowed weeds to stop up the once-flowing irrigation canal.

As the painter worked, he made sure not to stop up the nozzle of the spray gun with dried paint.

The old pipes in the house tended to stop up, causing frequent plumbing issues.

The protest march threatened to stop up the main streets of the city, causing traffic delays.

Layers of sediment can gradually stop up the natural flow of rivers and streams.

The chef warned us not to stop up the sink with leftover food scraps.

Tim used clay to stop up the hole in the pot to prevent water leakage.

The crowded street can quickly stop up with traffic during rush hours.

The beaver worked diligently to stop up the dam's gaps with branches and mud.

Sally accidentally used too much flour, causing the mixer to stop up.

The fallen tree branches can stop up the hiking trail if not cleared regularly.

Workers had to stop up the leaks in the roof to prevent further water damage.

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