STUMP

Jun 28, 2025

Noun: the bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down

Noun: each of the three upright pieces of wood which form a wicket

Noun: 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

Noun: used in relation to political campaigning

Verb: (of a question or problem) be too hard for; baffle

Verb: walk stiffly and noisily

Verb: (of a wicketkeeper) dismiss (a batter) by dislodging the bails with the ball while the batter is out of the crease but not running

Verb: travel around (a district) making political speeches

Verb: use a stump on (a drawing, line, etc.)