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   stump

   /stʌmp/

   noun

   • 1. the bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down.
   • ▪ the small projecting remnant of something that has been cut or broken off or worn away: "the stump of an amputated arm"
   • 2. each of the three upright pieces of wood which form a wicket.
   • ▪ close of play in a cricket match.
   • 3. a cylinder with conical ends made of rolled paper or other soft material, used for softening or blending marks made with a crayon or pencil.
   • 4. used in relation to political campaigning: North American "his jibes at his opponents may have won him some support on the stump early in his campaign"

   verb

   • 1. (of a question or problem) be too hard for; baffle: informal "education chiefs were stumped by some of the exam questions" Similar baffleperplexpuzzleconfuseconfoundbewildermystifynonplusdefeatbe too much forput at a lossbring up shortinformal:flummoxfoxbe all Greek tothrowfloordiscombobulatearchaic:wildergravelmazerare:obfuscate
   • ▪ be at a loss; not know what to do or say: "detectives are stumped for a reason for the attack"
   • 2. walk stiffly and noisily: "he stumped away on short thick legs" Similar stompstampclompclumplumbertrudgeplodthumpthudbangthundersprauchle
   • 3. (of a wicketkeeper) dismiss (a batter) by dislodging the bails with the ball while the batter is out of the crease but not running.
   • 4. travel around (a district) making political speeches: North American "there is no chance that he will be well enough to stump the country"
   • 5. use a stump on (a drawing, line, etc.).

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a part of a limb remaining after an amputation): from Middle Low German stump(e) or Middle Dutch stomp. The early sense of the verb was ‘stumble’.

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   STUMP definition: 1. the part of something such as a tree, tooth, arm, or leg that is left after most of it has been…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of STUMP is the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed. How to use stump in a sentence.

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   Stump definition: the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.. See examples of STUMP used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTUMP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   STUMP meaning: 1. the part of something such as a tree, tooth, arm, or leg that is left after most of it has been…. Learn more.

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   Define stump. stump synonyms, stump pronunciation, stump translation, English dictionary definition of stump. n. 1. The part of a tree trunk left protruding from the ground after the tree has fallen or has been felled. 2. A part, as of a branch, limb, or tooth,...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTUMP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A stump is a small part of something that remains when the rest of it has been removed or broken off. If you have a tree stump, check it for fungus. The tramp produced a stump of candle from his deep pockets. [ + of] Synonyms: tail end, end, remnant, remainder More Synonyms of stump. 2. countable noun.

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   There are three ways to stump: you can ask someone a question they can't answer, you can travel making political speeches, or you can stomp. Stump can mean many things as a verb. The most common use is when someone — like a teacher — asks a question that no one can answer.