stump

/stˈʌmp/

/ˈstəmp/

Stump

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

synonyms : ambo

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

synonyms : tree stump

the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed

(cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket

to stump

MAIN VERB

to puzzle or challenge someone, typically by presenting a difficult question or problem that is difficult to answer or solve

synonyms : mix up

remove tree stumps from

travel through a district and make political speeches

walk heavily

synonyms : stamp

Examples

1. The issue comes up over and over on the stump.

2. On the stump, he was a master at turning his simple speaking style into a political virtue.

3. This discovery stumped the experts.

4. And eventually his case completely stumped the local authorities.