stump

noun
[L28061]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : stump
  • plural : stumps

Senses

  • drawing tool
  • one of the three vertical posts that support the bails and form the wicket
  • base of tree remaining after being felled
  • remaining part of a limb after amputation, containing skin, muscle, bone, and nerves, capable of sensation and often used for prosthetic fitting

stump

verb
[L28062]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : stump
  • simple present, singular, third person : stumps
  • simple past : stumped
  • present participle : stumping
  • past participle : stumped

Senses

  • to stumble over an obstacle
  • (cause to) be confounded
  • campaign (for)