n.
1.an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
2.an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
3.the activity of fastening something firmly in position
4.(histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body
Idiom of the Day
pit (someone or something) against (someone or something)
to set one group or person against another
The fight over the new shopping center pit the property owners against the local businesses.