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Stump Meaning for Kids

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What Does Stump Mean?

Verb

  • To confuse someone or make them unable to answer a question.
  • To walk heavily or clumsily.
  • To campaign or travel around giving speeches.

Noun

  • The part of a tree that is left after it has been cut down.
  • A small piece of wood or a post that can be used for support.
  • A leg, often used in a funny way like 'to stir one's stumps'.

Stump — Full Explanation

A stump is the part of a tree that remains in the ground after the tree has been chopped down. It can be round and sometimes has rough bark.

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Related Words

tree wood cut log

Stump Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
गिल्ली (gilli)

gilli

काट (kaat)

kaat

गिल्ली (gilli)

gilli

kannada
ಕೋನ (kona)

kona

ಕೋಷ್ಟಕ (koshthaka)

koshthaka

ಕೋನ (kona)

kona

bengali
গাছের গুঁড়ি

gacher guri

গাছের গুঁড়ি

gacher guri

গাছের টুকরো

gacher tukro

Stump Synonyms

campaign

Stump in Sentences

  • The tree stump is in the middle of the park.
  • We can use the stump as a seat for our picnic.
  • A stump can be home to many bugs.
  • I saw a bird sitting on the stump.
  • The stump reminds me of a giant table.

Stump Story for Kids

StumpThe Cheerful

stump named Sammy. Sammy was not just any stump; he had a big heart and loved to watch the forest creatures play! Every day, the rabbits hopped around him, the birds chirped sweet songs, and the squirrels danced on his head.Once upon a time in a sunny forest, there was a cheerful little

stumpstumpboring. Then a wise old owl flew by and said, "Sammy, you may be a, but you are the best seat in the forest! Everyone loves you!"But one day, Sammy felt sad because he thought he was just a

And from that day on, Sammy smiled brighter than ever!

Frequently Asked Questions About Stump

What does 'stump' mean?
A 'stump' is the part of a tree that is left in the ground after the tree has been cut down.
How do you pronounce 'stump'?
You say 'stump' like this: stuhmp.
What is the origin of the word 'stump'?
The word 'stump' comes from an old word that means to cut off or to shorten.
What is the meaning of 'stump' in Bengali?
The word 'stump' in Bengali is 'গাছের গোঁড়া' (Gāchēra gōṛā).

Facts & Quotes About Stump

Fact: A tree stump is what’s left after a tree is cut down. It can be a home for bugs and animals!
Proverb: A tree is known by its fruit. (This means we can tell what something is like by what it produces.)
Quote: "The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb