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to stunt (the growth of)

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  • Stunt — Stunt, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stunted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stunting}.] [See {Stint}.] To hinder from growing to the natural size; to prevent the growth of; to stint, to dwarf; as, to stunt a child; to stunt a plant. [1913 Webster] When, by a cold… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • growth — [ grouθ ] noun *** ▸ 1 a gain in number, etc. ▸ 2 economic increase ▸ 3 when living things grow ▸ 4 emotional development ▸ 5 something that grows ▸ 6 lump in/on living thing 1. ) singular or uncount an increase in the number, size, or importance …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • stunt — stunt1 [stunt] vt. [< dial., short and thick, stunted < ME, dull, stupid (with sense infl. by ON stuttr, short) < OE < IE * (s)teud < base * (s)teu , to strike > STOCK] 1. to check the growth or development of; dwarf 2. to… …   English World dictionary

  • stunt — stənt vt to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of <an emotionally stunted child> * * * (stunt) to retard the growth of …   Medical dictionary

  • stunt — Ⅰ. stunt [1] ► VERB ▪ retard the growth or development of. ORIGIN from dialect stunt «foolish, stubborn», from Germanic. Ⅱ. stunt [2] ► NOUN 1) an action displaying spectacular skill and daring …   English terms dictionary

  • growth */*/*/ — UK [ɡrəʊθ] / US [ɡroʊθ] noun Word forms growth : singular growth plural growths 1) [singular/uncountable] an increase in the number, size, or importance of something growth in: a substantial growth in the number of available jobs growth of: the… …   English dictionary

  • stunt — stunt1 stuntingly, adv. stunty, adj. /stunt/, v.t. 1. to stop, slow down, or hinder the growth or development of; dwarf: A harsh climate stunted the trees. Brutal treatment in childhood stunted his personality. n. 2. a stop or hindrance in growth …   Universalium

  • stunt — [[t]stʌ̱nt[/t]] stunts, stunting, stunted 1) N COUNT A stunt is something interesting that is done in order to attract attention and get publicity for the person or company responsible for it. In a bold promotional stunt for the movie, he smashed …   English dictionary

  • stunt — I [[t]stʌnt[/t]] v. t. 1) dvl to stop, slow down, or hinder the growth or development of 2) dvl a stop or hindrance in growth or development 3) dvl arrested development 4) dvl a plant or animal hindered from attaining its proper growth 5) ppa a… …   From formal English to slang

  • stunt — I. /stʌnt / (say stunt) verb (t) 1. to check the growth or development of; dwarf; hinder the increase or progress of. –noun 2. a check in growth or development. 3. arrested development. 4. a creature hindered from attaining its proper growth.… …  

  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian — For the book, see Prince Caspian. For the video game, see The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (video game). The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Theatrical poster Directed by …   Wikipedia

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