Stump: meaning, definitions and examples

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stump

[ stʌmp ]

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tree

The lower part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down.

Synonyms

remnant, rootstock, stub

Examples of usage

The tree stump made a perfect seat for the weary hiker.
The children used the tree stump as a makeshift table for their picnic.

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politics

A political candidate who has little chance of winning an election.

Synonyms

long shot, outsider, underdog

Examples of usage

The third-party candidate was seen as a stump by many voters.
The young newcomer was dismissed as a stump by the seasoned politicians.

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speech

To speak in a direct, forceful, and often clumsy or awkward manner.

Synonyms

advocate, campaign, promote

Examples of usage

The politician stumped for votes in the rural areas.
She stumped the audience with her passionate speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "stump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 toco

🇮🇳 ठूंठ

🇩🇪 Stumpf

🇮🇩 tunggul

🇺🇦 пень

🇵🇱 pieniek

🇯🇵 切り株 (kirikabu)

🇫🇷 souche

🇪🇸 tocón

🇹🇷 kütük

🇰🇷 그루터기 (geurutegi)

🇸🇦 جذع (jidh')

🇨🇿 pařez

🇸🇰 peň

🇨🇳 树桩 (shùzhuāng)

🇸🇮 štor

🇮🇸 stubbur

🇰🇿 дүмше

🇬🇪 ტოტი (toti)

🇦🇿 kötük

🇲🇽 tocón

Word origin

The word 'stump' originated from the Old English word 'stump' or 'stumpian', which referred to the base of a tree after it had been cut. Over time, the term expanded to include various other meanings, such as a political candidate with little chance of winning. The word has been used in the English language for centuries, evolving in both its literal and metaphorical usages.