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Definition stump in British English

stump verb

verb
/stʌmp/
1

if you are stumped by something, you cannot explain or answer it

Example

Even experts are stumped by this strange weather.

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2

to walk, hitting the ground hard with your feet as you go

Example

He turned and stumped away angrily.

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3

to end a cricket player's turn by hitting the stumps with the ball while the player is running towards them

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4

to speak to people to persuade them to vote for you or your party

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Definition stump in British English