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stumped
adjectiveverbB2
/stʌmpt/to be unable to answer a question or solve a problem.
stumper
nounC2
/ˈstʌmpə/A difficult question, problem, or puzzle.
stumpknocker
nounRare
/ˈstʌmpˌnɒkə/A type of freshwater fish, the spotted sunfish (Lepomis punctatus), known for its behavior of knocking against submerged stumps.
stumpsucker
nounVery low (extremely rare, historical/archaic slang)
A person, typically a politician, who gives speeches to small, unenthusiastic, or uncomprehending audiences, often in rural areas.
stumpwork
nounVery Low
/ˈstʌmp.wɜːk/A three-dimensional form of embroidery or needlework where figures and scenes are raised from the background using padding and wire.
stun
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/stʌn/To knock unconscious or render temporarily senseless, dazed, or confused, either physically or psychologically.
stun grenade
nounC1
/ˌstʌn ɡrəˈneɪd/A non-lethal explosive device designed to temporarily disorient an enemy's senses with a blinding flash and a loud bang.
stun gun
nounC1
/ˈstʌn ɡʌn/A handheld electroshock weapon designed to temporarily incapacitate a target by delivering a high-voltage, low-current electric shock.
stung
adjectiveverbB1
/stʌŋ/The past tense and past participle of 'sting', meaning to cause a sharp, sudden pain, typically by piercing the skin with a sharp organ (like a bee) or through emotional hurt.
stunk
verbModerate
/stʌŋk/Past tense and past participle of 'stink', meaning to have emitted a strong, unpleasant smell.
stunned
adjectiveverbB2
/stʌnd/To be so shocked or surprised that one is temporarily unable to react or think clearly.
stunner
nounB2
/ˈstʌnə(r)/An extremely attractive or impressive person or thing.
stunsail
nounVery Low
/ˈstʌn.seɪl/A light auxiliary sail set outside the main square sails on the leeward side of a square-rigged ship.
stunt
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/stʌnt/to deliberately prevent something from growing, developing, or progressing normally.
stunt man
nounB2
/ˈstʌnt ˌmæn/A person, typically a man, who performs dangerous or spectacular physical feats, especially as a substitute for an actor in a film.
stunt person
nounB2
/ˈstʌnt ˌpɜː.sən/A performer who substitutes for an actor to carry out dangerous or specialized physical sequences in films, television, or live shows.
stunt woman
nounB2
/ˈstʌnt ˌwʊm.ən/A woman whose profession is performing dangerous action sequences in films or other media, often as a substitute for an actress.
stuntman
nounB2
/ˈstʌntmæn/A person, typically a man, who performs dangerous stunts, especially in films or television.
stupa
nounC1/C2
/ˈstuːpə/A dome-shaped structure, often containing relics, used as a place of Buddhist meditation or worship.
stupe
nounRare
/stjuːp/A person who is stupid, foolish, or slow-witted; a simpleton.

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