Stump

usgb/stʌmp/
noun

The remainder of a removed tree left in the ground.

The gardener had trouble removing the tree stump from the ground.
Visual representation of "stump" - The remainder of a removed tree left in the ground

Often appears as...

  • remove a stump
  • tree stump
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Removing Difficulty

Using 'stump' to explain challenges in removing entrenched objects, not just trees.

Illustration for Removing Difficulty
The rusty bolts were a real stump to clear from the machine.
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Natural Context

'Tree stump' commonly describes nature scenes or outdoor activity contexts.

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Children loved playing hide and seek around the old stump.
Visual representation of the word "Stump"

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