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stump

noun/verb

/stʌmp/

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

The question completely stumped the students.

on the stump

puzzle, confuse, baffle, perplex, bewilder

clarify, explain, enlighten

tree stump, stump speech, stump up, stump question

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight