stump
nounUK /stʌmp/
US /stʌmp/
The short part of a tree left in the ground after it is cut down.
The children sat on the old tree stump to eat their lunch.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The part of something that is left after the rest is removed or broken off.
Only a pencil stump was left after he sharpened it so many times.
3. A raised platform where a politician stands to make a speech.
The candidate climbed onto the stump to address the crowd.
4. To walk in a heavy, stiff way because your feet hurt or you are angry.
He stumped out of the room after losing the argument.
5. In cricket, one of the three upright wooden posts that form the wicket.
The ball hit the stump and the batsman was out.