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Meaning of the word stump in English

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stump

US /stʌmp/
UK /stʌmp/
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Noun

1.

the part of a tree that is left in the ground after the rest of the tree has fallen or been cut down

Example:
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We sat on the tree stump and enjoyed the view.
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The old stump was covered in moss.
Synonym:
buttstubrootstock
2.

the part of a limb or other body part remaining after the rest has been cut off

Example:
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The surgeon carefully examined the stump of the amputated leg.
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He had only a small stump left of his finger after the accident.
Synonym:
nubstubremnant

Verb

1.

to be unable to answer a question or solve a problem

Example:
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The last question on the exam really stumped me.
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He was completely stumped by the riddle.
Synonym:
baffleperplexpuzzlebewilderconfound
2.

to walk heavily and stiffly

Example:
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He stumped angrily out of the room.
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The old man stumped along with his cane.
Synonym:
trudgeplodlumberclump
3.

to travel around a country or area making political speeches

Example:
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The candidate will stump through the swing states next week.
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She spent months stumping for her party's policies.
Synonym:
campaignelectioneertour
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stump speechstump up