stump (
http://definr.com/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 posts 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]
3: travel through a district and make political speeches; "the
candidate stumped the Northeast"
4: remove tree stumps from; "stump a field"