Stummel

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌməl/

Definitions of stummel

noun a short piece or fragment

Example Sentences

A1 The stummel of the pipe was missing, so it couldn't be smoked.

A2 He picked up the broken stummel and tried to fit it back onto the pipe.

B1 The craftsman carefully shaped the stummel of the pipe before attaching the stem.

B2 She admired the intricate carvings on the stummel of the antique pipe.

C1 The stummel of the pipe was made from high-quality briar wood, giving it a smooth finish.

C2 The collector was thrilled to find a rare stummel from a famous pipe maker in pristine condition.

Examples of stummel in a Sentence

formal The pipe maker carefully carved the stummel out of briar wood.

informal I found a cool stummel at the flea market for my collection.

slang That stummel is totally rad, dude!

figurative The stummel of the project was completed, now we just need to add the finishing touches.

Grammatical Forms of stummel

• past tense: stummeled
• plural: stummels
• comparative: more stummel
• superlative: most stummel
• present tense: stummels
• future tense: will stummel
• perfect tense: have stummeled
• continuous tense: is stummeling
• singular: stummel
• positive degree: stummel
• infinitive: to stummel
• gerund: stummeling
• participle: stummeled

Origin and Evolution of stummel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'stummel' is believed to have originated from the German language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the bowl of a pipe, 'stummel' has evolved to also describe the unfinished or unshaped part of a pipe or other wooden object.