stump
Translation
stump, remaining part
Examples
He sat on an old tree stump.
He sat on an old tree stump.
She was left with the stump of a pencil.
She was left with the stump of a pencil.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stump ((of sth.)) the remaining part of something The stump of the tree was very old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: log, trunk
Etymology
From Middle English, related to German 'stumpf' (blunt).
Memory Tips
Picture a tree 'stump' that has been 'stopped' from growing any taller.