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Stump
stʌmp
Stump definitions
noun
stump
stumps
- 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"
- each of the three upright pieces of wood which form a wicket
- close of play in a cricket match
- 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
- used in relation to political campaigning
"his jibes at his opponents may have won him some support on the stump early in his campaign"
verb
stump
stumped
stumping
stumps
- (of a question or problem) be too hard for; baffle
"education chiefs were stumped by some of the exam questions"
- be at a loss; not know what to do or say
"detectives are stumped for a reason for the attack"
- walk stiffly and noisily
"he stumped away on short thick legs"
- (of a wicketkeeper) dismiss (a batter) by dislodging the bails with the ball while the batter is out of the crease but not running
- travel around (a district) making political speeches
"there is no chance that he will be well enough to stump the country"
- use a stump on (a drawing, line, etc.)