STUMP
—none. 1 part of a cut or fallen tree still in the ground. 2 similar part (e.g of a branch or limb) cut off or worn down. 3 cricket each of the three uprights of a wicket. 4 (in plural.) Joc. Legs. —verb. 1 (of a question etc.) Be too hard for; baffle. 2 (as stumped adj.) At a loss, baffled. 3 cricket put (a batsman) out by touching the stumps with the ball while he is out of the crease. 4 walk stiffly or noisily. 5 (also absol.) Us traverse (a district) making political speeches. ? stump up colloq. Pay or produce (the money required). [low german or dutch]