stubs

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

Translation

n.A short piece of a branch, root, or stem.; A short, thick piece of something, especially a pipe or cable.; A stub of a cigarette or pipe.; A short piece of a matchstick after the match head has been used.
v.To cut something into short pieces or stubs.

Phrases & Collocations

cigarette stubs

stub out

stubbed toe

stubbing fingers

stubbed his leg

door stub

root stubs

stubbed against

find stubs

collect stubs

Example Sentences

the tree had several broken stubs where branches had been cut.

he left only a few stubs of hair on the sides of his head.

the old pipe had several rusty stubs sticking out.

we found several tree stubs in the clearing after the storm.

the software developer left a lot of code stubs to be completed.

the hiking trail passed alongside a series of weathered stubs.

the old building had several concrete stubs supporting the roof.

the engineer examined the cable stubs for any signs of damage.

the children climbed on the sturdy wooden stubs in the park.

the artist used the tree stubs as a base for their sculpture.

the gardener carefully removed the remaining stubs after pruning.

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