Stump Definition & Meaning
stump
- noun
- the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
- 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
- verb
- cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her"
- walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"
- travel through a district and make political speeches; "the candidate stumped the Northeast"
- remove tree stumps from; "stump a field"
"Stump" in song lyrics
See how stump is used in real songs:
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"Gettin all the candy goin round as a tree stump"
Benefit — If I Owned a Midget -
"Put money lumps in my bloody stump"
Busdriver — Imaginary Places -
"and when a doo-doo chump punk points a finger like a stump"
Digital Underground — The Humpty Dance
Words that rhyme with stump
Usage tips for "stump"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stump" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stump to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stump mean?
- the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled 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 cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her" walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots" travel through a district and make political speeches
- What part of speech is stump?
- Stump is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does stump have?
- Stump has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).