(databases, distributed computing) A read operation that fetches an incorrect value from a source that has not synchronised an update operation to the value.

plural of stale read

(informal) Drunk from a long (possibly overnight) session of drinking alcohol.

(derogatory, informal) Dominated by older white men or their interests.

(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

(chess, transitive) To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves.

present participle of stalemate

plural of stalemate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stalemate

simple past tense and past participle of stalemate