stumps

[US]/stʌmps/
[UK]/stʌmps/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to walk stiffly or clumsily; to perplex or confuse someone; to campaign politically in a certain area before an election; to fell or cut down a tree; to get a batsman out in cricket
n.the stumps of trees that have been cut down; remnants or remaining parts; the posts in cricket (stump)

Phrases & Collocations

stumps and roots

stumps of trees

stumps in ground

cut down stumps

stumps for seats

stumps of logs

stumps in yard

stumps for decoration

stumps and debris

stumps of plants

Example Sentences

he carved a beautiful sculpture from the stumps of old trees.

the children used the stumps as seats during the picnic.

after the storm, many stumps were left scattered across the field.

she painted the stumps to make the garden look more colorful.

the gardener decided to remove the stumps to make room for new plants.

stumps can be a habitat for various insects and small animals.

they used stumps to create a natural border around the garden.

he found a perfect spot to sit on one of the stumps in the park.

the stumps were covered with moss, adding to the forest's charm.

during the hike, we stumbled upon a circle of stumps.

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