stump
[ˈstʌmp]
1
stump
noun
- a part that remains after something has been broken off, removed, worn down, etc.
- the part of a tree that remains in the ground after the tree is cut down
- the part of an arm or leg that remains after most of it has been cut off
2
stump
verb
- to be too difficult for (someone) to answer
- to go to different places and make speeches during a political campaign
- to cause (a batsman who is away from the hitting area) to be out by touching the wicket with the ball
