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stump::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | tree stump |
| Type of | plant structure, plant part |
| Has types | stool |
stump::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | post |
stump::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | body part |
Examples of stump
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Best bet is to stick to a probing line around off stump with the odd short ball.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Trust me, there is plenty more science you can use to stump the Catholic family.
From the newscientist.com
For show, the birds'needle-point-sharp natural spurs are shaved down to a stump.
From the thestate.com
Stump eventually returned to health, and by last year he was looking quite good.
From the stltoday.com
Blaming Washington's woes on lobbyists makes a great applause line on the stump.
From the omaha.com
He caught them only because an iron snow hook had flown off and snagged a stump.
From the stltoday.com
Anyone unwilling to stump up that fee will have to pay taxes like everyone else.
From the time.com
By contrast, health insurers in Germany stump up for a broad range of therapies.
From the time.com
Broad beats McCullum with a fine delivery that holds its line outside off stump.
From the guardian.co.uk
- The base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
- Cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her"
- Stomp: walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"
- The part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
- (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
- Travel through a district and make political speeches; "the candidate stumped the Northeast"
- Stump were an Anglo-Irish indie/experimental/rock group featuring former Microdisney members Mick Lynch (vocals) and Rob McKahey (drums), along with Kev Hopper (bass) and Chris Salmon (guitar). They formed in London in 1983. The original vocalist was Nick Hobbs, who left early on to form The Shrubs.
- Stump is a term used in the sport of cricket where it has three different meanings: 1. part of the wicket, 2. a manner of dismissing a batsman, and 3. the end of the day's play ("stumps").
- A stump is a cylindrical drawing tool, usually made of soft paper that is tightly wound into a stick and sanded to a point at both ends. It is used by artists to smudge or blend marks made with charcoal, Contu00E9 crayon, pencil or other drawing media. By its use, gradations and half tones can be produced.
