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1. noun1) (the part of a tree left in the ground after the trunk has been cut down: He sat on a (tree-)stump and ate his sandwiches.) stub2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) stump3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) gærdepind2. verb1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) stampe2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) bringe i vildrede•- stumpy- stump up* * *1. noun1) (the part of a tree left in the ground after the trunk has been cut down: He sat on a (tree-)stump and ate his sandwiches.) stub2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) stump3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) gærdepind2. verb1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) stampe2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) bringe i vildrede•- stumpy- stump up
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