Dictionary Check: stump

"stump" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

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

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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

verb

cause to be perplexed or confounded

Example: "This problem stumped her"
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verb

walk heavily

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