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   Stump

   /stəmp/

   

   noun

   • 1. 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"
   • 2. each of the three upright pieces of wood which form a wicket.
   • 3. 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.
   • 4. engaged in or involving political campaigning: North American "he is an inspiring stump speaker"

   verb

   • 1. (of a question or problem) be too hard for; baffle: informal "education chiefs were stumped by some of the exam questions" Similar baffleperplexpuzzleconfuseconfoundbewildermystifynonplusdefeatbe too much forput at a lossbring up shortinformal:flummoxfoxbe all Greek tothrowfloordiscombobulatearchaic:wildergravelmazerare:obfuscate
   • ▪ be at a loss; be unable to work out what to do or say: "detectives are stumped for a reason for the attack"
   • 2. walk stiffly and noisily: "he stumped away on short thick legs" Similar stompstampclompclumplumbertrudgeplodthumpthudbangthundersprauchle
   • 3. travel around (a district) making political speeches: North American "there is no chance that he will be well enough to stump the country"
   • 4. use a stump on (a drawing, line, etc.).

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a part of a limb remaining after an amputation): from Middle Low German stump(e) or Middle Dutch stomp. The early sense of the verb was ‘stumble’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTUMP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   verb. uk / stʌmp / us. be stumped by sth informal. to not be able to answer a question or solve a problem because it is too difficult: Scientists are completely stumped by this virus. [ I ] US. to travel to different places to get political support. Phrasal verbs. stump up (sth)

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   stump meaning, definition, what is stump: the bottom part of a tree that is left i...: Learn more.

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   noun (1) ˈstəmp. Synonyms of stump. 1. a. : the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed. b. : a rudimentary or vestigial bodily part. 2. : the part of a plant and especially a tree remaining attached to the root after the trunk is cut. 3. : a remaining part : stub. 4.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › stumpstump - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   stump (stump), n. the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed. the part of a limb of the body remaining after the rest has been cut off. Dentistry a part of a broken or decayed tooth left in the gum. a short remnant, as of a candle;

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › stumpstump - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 14, 2024 · stump (third-person singular simple present stumps, present participle stumping, simple past and past participle stumped) ( transitive , informal ) To stop , confuse , or puzzle . ( intransitive , informal ) To baffle ; to make unable to find an answer to a question or problem .

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   Dictionary Definition of 'stump' To perplex, challenge, or puzzle someone with a question, problem, or riddle, often leaving them at a loss for a solution or answer. "The tricky math problem managed to stump the entire class." Detailed Meaning of 'stump'