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UK//stʌmps//US//stʌmps//

Meaning of Stumps

The part of a tree that remains above the ground after the tree is cut down.

In simple words: The short part of a tree left after it is cut down.

Stumps in a sentence

  • After the storm, many tree stumps were left in the park.
  • The carpenter used the stumps to create a rustic table.
  • In cricket, the bowler aims to hit the stumps to get the batsman out.
  • She painted the tree stumps to make them look like art installations.
  • We noticed that several stumps had started to rot in the garden.
  • The children played around the stumps left from the fallen trees.
  • He tripped over a stump while hiking in the woods.

How to use Stumps

Use 'stumps' to refer to tree-related contexts or in sports (cricket). Avoid using in casual conversation about unrelated topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'stump' as what’s left when something is chopped down - like a tree with a short base.

Related words

Collocations with Stumps

  • tree stumps
  • fallen stumps
  • wooden stumps

Synonyms for Stumps

Common mistakes with Stumps

  • Confused with 'stump' (singular) and 'stumps' (plural).
  • Using 'stumps' as a verb when it is only a noun.
  • Mistaking it for a different object or term.

Compare Stumps with Base, Trunk

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Frequently asked questions about Stumps

What does Stumps mean?

The short part of a tree left after it is cut down.

What is the definition of Stumps?

The part of a tree that remains above the ground after the tree is cut down.

How do you use Stumps in a sentence?

After the storm, many tree stumps were left in the park.

Can you give another example of Stumps?

The carpenter used the stumps to create a rustic table.

What are synonyms for Stumps?

Common alternatives include base, trunk, remnant.

What words go with Stumps?

It commonly pairs with tree stumps, fallen stumps, wooden stumps.

What are common mistakes when using Stumps?

Confused with 'stump' (singular) and 'stumps' (plural). Using 'stumps' as a verb when it is only a noun. Mistaking it for a different object or term.

How do you pronounce Stumps?

US: //stʌmps//, UK: //stʌmps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stumps?

Use 'stumps' to refer to tree-related contexts or in sports (cricket). Avoid using in casual conversation about unrelated topics.