stump
n 1: the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree
has been felled [syn: {tree stump}]
2: the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is
removed
3: cricket: any of three upright wooden sticks that form the
wicket
4: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give
prominence to the person on it [syn: {dais}, {podium}, {pulpit},
{rostrum}, {ambo}, {soapbox}]
v 1: cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped
her" [syn: {mix up}]
2: walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow i their
heavy boots" [syn: {stomp}, {stamp}]