Noun
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the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
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tree stump |
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plant part,
plant structure any part of a plant or fungus
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tree English actor and theatrical producer noted for his lavish productions of Shakespeare (1853-1917)
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(cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
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post the delivery and collection of letters and packages; "it came by the first post"; "if you hurry you'll catch the post"
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grille,
lattice,
wicket grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator
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the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
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body part any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
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limb the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles; "the limb of the sextant"
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a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
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dais,
podium,
pulpit,
rostrum,
ambo,
soapbox |
Verb
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remove tree stumps from; "stump a field"
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clear free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; "Clear the throat"
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cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her"
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mix up |
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nonplus,
dumbfound,
flummox,
amaze,
puzzle,
perplex,
mystify,
bewilder,
gravel,
baffle,
stupefy,
vex,
pose,
stick,
beat,
get affect with wonder; "Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!"
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travel through a district and make political speeches; "the candidate stumped the Northeast"
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campaign,
run go on a campaign; go off to war
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walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots"
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stomp,
stamp |
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walk obtain a base on balls
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