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[stʌmp] 1. n 2. vt* * *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.) pniak2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) odłamek, kikut, końcówka3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) palik2. verb1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) człapać2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) zaskoczyć, zbić z tropu•- stumpy- stump up -
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adjective (being a stump; short and thick like a stump: The cat had a stumpy tail.) krótki i gruby -
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[stʌb] 1. n(of cheque, ticket) odcinek m (kontrolny); ( of cigarette) niedopałek m2. vtto stub one's toe — uderzyć się ( perf) w palec u nogi
Phrasal Verbs:- stub out* * *1. noun1) (a stump or short remaining end of eg a cigarette, pencil etc: The ashtray contained seven cigarette stubs.) niedopałek, resztka2) (the counterfoil or retained section of a cheque etc.) odcinek, końcówka2. verb(to hurt (especially a toe) by striking it against something hard: She stubbed her toe(s) against the bedpost.) potknąć się- stubby- stub out
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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