stump

nounverbB2 · Upper-intermediate

The short part left after a tree has been cut down.

Meanings of «stump»

1 · noun

the short part left after a tree has been cut down

After the storm, only a stump remained where the tree stood.

2 · verb

to make someone unable to answer or continue

That tricky question managed to stump every student in class.

Similar: puzzle baffleconfound

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ID Indonesia

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