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Definition stump in British English

stump noun

[countable] noun
/stʌmp/
1

the part of a tree that is left above the ground after it has been cut through near the base

Example

Nothing remained of the forest but tree stumps.

Synonyms and related words
bark blossom bole
2

the remaining part of someone's arm, leg, or finger after the rest is cut off

Synonyms and related words
abdomen back belly
3

one of the three sticks behind the batsman in cricket. If the ball hits them, the batsman must stop playing.

Synonyms and related words
the Ashes at stumps bail
Definition stump in British English