stump
stump /ˈstʌmp/
noun
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(
)
The base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
(
tree stump
, stump
)
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
The old tree had been cut down, leaving only a stump behind.
The old tree had been cut down, leaving only a stump behind.
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(
)
The part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
(
stump
)
the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
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A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
(
ambo
, podium
, soapbox
, dais
, pulpit
, rostrum
, stump
)
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
She stood on the podium, proudly holding her silver medal
She stood on the podium, proudly holding her silver medal
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(cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
(
stump
)
(cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
The bowler hit the stumps to dismiss the batsman
The bowler hit the stumps to dismiss the batsman
verb
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(
)
Cause to be perplexed or confounded
(
mix up
, stump
)
cause to be perplexed or confounded
This problem stumped her
This problem stumped her
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Remove tree stumps from
(
stump
)
remove tree stumps from
Stump a field
stump a field
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[ N. American]
Travel through a district and make political speeches
(
stump
[ N. American] )
travel through a district and make political speeches
The candidate stumped the Northeast
the candidate stumped the Northeast
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Walk heavily
(
stump
, stomp
, stamp
)
walk heavily
The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots
The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots