stump meaning and definition

STUMP noun

Definition of stump (noun)

1. the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
   • synonyms: 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
   • synonyms: ambo, dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox

STUMP verb

Definition of stump (verb)

1. cause to be perplexed or confounded
   • "This problem stumped her"
   • synonyms: mix up
2. walk heavily
   • "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"
   • synonyms: stamp, stomp
3. travel through a district and make political speeches
   • "the candidate stumped the Northeast"
4. remove tree stumps from
   • "stump a field"