Stump
Pronunciation: /ˈstʌmp/
Stump (noun)
- the bottom part of a tree left after it is cut down
- one of the three vertical posts used in cricket to form the wicket
- the part of a limb remaining after the rest is removed
Examples
- The old stump was covered in moss.
- She sat on the stump to rest.
Common collocations: tree stump, old stump, hit the stump, cricket stump, amputated stump
Stump (verb)
- to confuse or puzzle someone, making them unable to answer
- to travel and give speeches to gain political support
Examples
- The question stumped the entire class.
- She was stumped by the complex puzzle.