Stub

usgb/stʌb/
noun

A short piece left after a larger part has been used or removed.

He flicked his cigarette stub into the street.
Visual representation of "stub" - A short piece left after a larger part has been used or removed.

Often appears as...

  • cigarette stub
  • ticket stub
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Visual representation of "stub"
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Visualize Shortness

Picture something small remaining when the main part is gone to understand 'stub' better.

Illustration for Visualize Shortness
After finishing the candle, a stub was left.
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Everyday Objects

Think of common items like pencils, cigarettes, and tickets where 'stub' describes the small leftover part.

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She held the pencil stub between her fingers.
Visual representation of the word "Stub"

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