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STUMP

Definition:

[noun] the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
Synonyms: tree
[noun] the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
[noun] (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
[noun] a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Synonyms: dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, soapbox
[verb] cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her"
Synonyms: mix up
[verb] walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"
Synonyms: stomp, stamp
[verb] travel through a district and make political speeches; "the candidate stumped the Northeast"
[verb] remove tree stumps from; "stump a field"