Stump - Definition

n 1: the base part of a tree that remains standing after the
tree has been felled [syn: stump, 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 [syn: dais, podium,
pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox]
v 1: cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped
her" [syn: stump, mix up]
2: walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their
heavy boots" [syn: stomp, stamp, stump]
3: travel through a district and make political speeches; "the
candidate stumped the Northeast"
4: remove tree stumps from; "stump a field"