earth-stopping1
/ˈəːθˌstɒpɪŋ/noun
The action, process, or practice of blocking up a fox's earth before a hunt in order to prevent the fox from escaping into it.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Sporting Magazine. From earth + stopping.
earth-stopping2
/ˈəːθˌstɒpɪŋ/adjective
Of great importance; powerful, impressive.
Origin
Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From earth + stopping. With sense 1 compare earlier earthstopper and earth-stopping.