stump
Translation
stump, platform
Examples
He sat on the old tree stump.
He sat on the old tree stump.
The politician was on the stump all week.
The politician was on the stump all week.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stump a short remaining part of something The old oak tree was just a stump.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tree trunk base, log end
Etymology
From Middle English 'stumpen' (to stumble), related to the idea of something protruding from the ground.
Memory Tips
Imagine you stumble over a tree stump. It stops you in your tracks, just like a difficult question can 'stump' you.