stump
//stʌmp//
Noun
The bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has been cut down.
We sat on an old tree stump in the forest.
A remaining part of something that has been cut off or worn away, such as a limb or tooth.
The dentist examined the stump of the broken tooth.
In cricket, each of the three upright pieces of wood that form a wicket.
The bowler knocked down the stump with a fast delivery.
Verb
To baffle or perplex someone; to be too difficult for someone to answer or solve.
The math problem stumped everyone in the class.
To walk stiffly and noisily, typically with heavy steps.
He stumped angrily down the hallway.
To travel around making political speeches, especially during an election campaign.
The candidate stumped across the state to gain support.