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stub

/stʌb/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does stub mean?

noun, verb

A short piece of wood or metal left attached to something after it has been cut or broken off. To leave a small amount of something remaining.

Example

"The carpenter left a stub of wood on the workbench."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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