Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tree-stump
Noun
/triː stʌmp/
Definition
The remaining part of a tree after the trunk has been cut down, typically still rooted in the ground.
Examples
- After the storm passed, I noticed a tree-stump in our yard.
- The children enjoyed playing around the old tree-stump in the park.
- She carved her initials into the tree-stump as a keepsake.
Meaning
A tree-stump serves as a reminder of the tree that once stood, often becoming a natural seat or habitat for various organisms.
Synonyms
- stump
- remnant
- base
