stump
/stˈʌmp/
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Definitions
Noun
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
Noun
the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
Noun
(cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
Noun
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Verb
cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her"
Verb
walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"
Verb
travel through a district and make political speeches; "the candidate stumped the Northeast"
Verb
remove tree stumps from; "stump a field"