/stɪnt/
noun
A period of time spent doing or being something; a spell.Limit; bound; restraint; extent.Quantity or task assigned; proportion allotted.verb
To stop (an action); cease, desist.To stop speaking or talking (of a subject).To be sparing or mean.To restrain within certain limits; to bound; to restrict to a scant allowance.To assign a certain task to (a person), upon the performance of which he/she is excused from further labour for that day or period; to stent.(of mares) To impregnate successfully; to get with foal.