Definition of stump

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of stump is as below...

Stump (v. t.) To cut off a part of; to reduce to a stump; to lop.

Lern More About Stump

Stub :: Stub (n.) The stump of a tree; that part of a tree or plant which remains fixed in the earth when the stem is cut down; -- applied especially to the stump of a small tree, or shrub..
Outer :: Outer (a.) Being on the outside; external; farthest or farther from the interior, from a given station, or from any space or position regarded as a center or starting place; -- opposed to inner; as, the outer wall; the outer court or gate; the outer stump in cricket; the outer world..
Extraction :: Extraction (n.) The act of extracting, or drawing out; as, the extraction of a tooth, of a bone or an arrow from the body, of a stump from earth, of a passage from a book, of an essence or tincture..
Scumble :: Scumble (v. t.) To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect..
Stubbled :: Stubble (n.) The stumps of wheat, rye, barley, oats, or buckwheat, left in the ground; the part of the stalk left by the scythe or sickle..
Stump :: Stump (v. t.) To cut off a part of; to reduce to a stump; to lop.
Runt :: Runt (a.) The dead stump of a tree; also, the stem of a plant..
Stumper :: Stumper (n.) A boastful person.
Stump :: Stump (v. t.) To strike, as the toes, against a stone or something fixed; to stub..
Stumping :: Stumped (imp. & p. p.) of Stum.
Stump-tailed :: Stumpiness (n.) The state of being stumpy.
Zuche :: Zuche (n.) A stump of a tree.
Stump :: Stump (n.) To put (a batsman) out of play by knocking off the bail, or knocking down the stumps of the wicket he is defending while he is off his allotted ground; -- sometimes with out..
Dump :: Dump (v. t.) To knock heavily; to stump.
Snag :: Snag (n.) A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch; a knot; a protuberance..
Dock :: Dock (n.) The solid part of an animal's tail, as distinguished from the hair; the stump of a tail; the part of a tail left after clipping or cutting..
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A sprout or young tree that springs from a root or stump.
Wicket :: Wicket (n.) A small framework at which the ball is bowled. It consists of three rods, or stumps, set vertically in the ground, with one or two short rods, called bails, lying horizontally across the top..
Cappeline :: Cappeline (n.) A hood-shaped bandage for the head, the shoulder, or the stump of an amputated limb..
Stump :: Stump (n.) The legs; as, to stir one's stumps..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us