Stump

n. 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 pL) joc. legs. v. 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. o stump up colloq. pay or produce (the money required). [Low German or Dutch]