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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.) buştean2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) ciot; colţ; capăt3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) una dintre cele trei şipci (la jocul de crichet)2. verb1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) a merge cu paşi grei2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) a lăsa perplex•- stumpy- stump up -
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adjective (being a stump; short and thick like a stump: The cat had a stumpy tail.) bondoc -
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1. noun1) (a stump or short remaining end of eg a cigarette, pencil etc: The ashtray contained seven cigarette stubs.) muc, chiştoc2) (the counterfoil or retained section of a cheque etc.) talon2. verb(to hurt (especially a toe) by striking it against something hard: She stubbed her toe(s) against the bedpost.) a se lovi (la degetul de la picior)- stubby- stub out
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The Maddening Sprite of the Stump — infobox Television episode Title = The Maddening Spire of the Stump Series = Dave the Barbarian Episode = 1 Season = 1 Writer = Director = Production = 108 A Airdate = January 23, 2004 Prev = N/A Next = Shrink Rap Episode list =List of Dave the… … Wikipedia
To go on the stump — Stump Stump, n. [OE. stumpe, stompe; akin to D. stomp, G. stumpf, Icel. stumpr, Dan. & Sw. stump, and perhaps also to E. stamp.] 1. The part of a tree or plant remaining in the earth after the stem or trunk is cut off; the stub. [1913 Webster] 2 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on the stump — Stump Stump, n. [OE. stumpe, stompe; akin to D. stomp, G. stumpf, Icel. stumpr, Dan. & Sw. stump, and perhaps also to E. stamp.] 1. The part of a tree or plant remaining in the earth after the stem or trunk is cut off; the stub. [1913 Webster] 2 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To take the stump — Stump Stump, n. [OE. stumpe, stompe; akin to D. stomp, G. stumpf, Icel. stumpr, Dan. & Sw. stump, and perhaps also to E. stamp.] 1. The part of a tree or plant remaining in the earth after the stem or trunk is cut off; the stub. [1913 Webster] 2 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on the stump — Engaged in a (political) speech making tour, campaign • • • Main Entry: ↑stump * * * on the stump american phrase a special journey by a politician to meet voters and try to get their support Thesaurus: elections and relating to the electoral… … Useful english dictionary
go on the stump — phrasal or take the stump : to go before the public or about the country as a political speaker or supporter of a cause went on the stump in his home state S.H.Adams took the stump in a state campaign Springfield (Massachusetts) Republican … Useful english dictionary
on the stump — When politicians are campaigning for support and votes, they are on the stump. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** Before an election, when politicians are campaigning for support and votes, they are on the stump. On the stump for… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Slowly Going the Way of the Stump (EP) — Infobox Album Name = Slowly Going the Way of the Stump Type = EP Artist = Sounds Like Chicken Released = 2001 Recorded = 2001 Genre = Ska Label = Independent Producer = Sounds Like Chicken Reviews = Last album = Slowly Going the Way of the… … Wikipedia
on the stump — ► on the stump informal engaged in political campaigning. [ORIGIN: from the use of a tree stump as a platform for a speaker.] Main Entry: ↑stump … English terms dictionary
take the stump — or[take to the stump] {v. phr.} To travel around to different places making political speeches. * /The men running for president took to the stump to attract votes./ … Dictionary of American idioms
take the stump — or[take to the stump] {v. phr.} To travel around to different places making political speeches. * /The men running for president took to the stump to attract votes./ … Dictionary of American idioms
