Pronunciation: /stʌmp/
noun a difficult or challenging task or problem
A1 I tripped over a stump in the forest.
A2 The old tree had a large stump where it had been cut down.
B1 The lumberjack removed the tree stump with a chainsaw.
B2 The hikers sat on a tree stump to rest during their hike.
C1 The archaeologist discovered ancient artifacts buried under the tree stump.
C2 The tree stump served as a natural seat for the outdoor wedding ceremony.
verb to walk heavily and clumsily
A1 I stump my toe on the table.
A2 She stumped her friend with a difficult riddle.
B1 The detective was stumped by the mysterious disappearance of the key.
B2 The professor stumped the students with a challenging math problem.
C1 The politician was stumped by the unexpected question from the reporter.
C2 The expert was stumped by the complexity of the scientific theory.
formal The tree stump in the garden serves as a reminder of the old oak tree that used to stand there.
informal I tripped over a stump while hiking and nearly fell flat on my face!
slang I can't believe he got stumped by such an easy riddle.
figurative She felt like a stump in the middle of the dance floor, unable to move or join in the fun.
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