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STUMP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Stump.

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Stump - as a noun

The base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tree stump
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant partplant structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambodaispodiumpulpitrostrumsoapbox

Stump - as a verb

Cause to be perplexed or confounded

Example: "This problem stumped her"

Walk heavily

Example: "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stampstomp

Travel through a district and make political speeches

Example: "The candidate stumped the northeast"

Remove tree stumps from

Example: "Stump a field"

Example Sentences

"He tripped over a tree stump while walking in the forest."
"The children sat on the tree stump and listened to the campfire stories."
"The arborist removed the decaying stump from the front yard."
"They used the tree stump as a makeshift table for their picnic."
"The hiker leaned against a moss-covered stump to catch his breath."
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Word Game Points

Is STUMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stump is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STUMP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STUMP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stump is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STUMP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STUMP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stump is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STUMP has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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