stump (n.)

  1. the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

    [ Syn: tree stump ]

  2. the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed

  3. (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket

  4. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

    [ Syn: dais , podium , pulpit , rostrum , ambo , soapbox ]

    stump (v.)

  1. cause to be perplexed or confounded; This problem stumped her

    [ Syn: mix up ]

  2. walk heavily; The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots

    [ Syn: stomp , stamp ]

  3. travel through a district and make political speeches; the candidate stumped the Northeast'

  4. remove tree stumps from; stump a field'

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