This is the 8632nd most frequent Catalan word.
encallar
To get stuck or stall.
In this sentence, 'encallar' refers to a physical state where an object (the ship) is unable to move due to obstruction, usually in a natural context.
El vaixell es va encallar a prop de la costa.
The ship got stuck near the coast.
Here 'encallar' is used metaphorically to describe a situation where progress is halted due to a problem or difficulty.
Ens hem encallat en el projecte perquè falten recursos.
We have gotten stuck on the project because we lack resources.
In this context, 'encallar' refers to hesitation or interruptions in speaking, demonstrating its use in communication scenarios.