tocón — meaning in English

English meaning

• stub noun A short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed.
• stump noun The part of a tree, plant, or limb left behind after the rest has been cut off.

Senses

tocón is used for these senses in English:

• stub Something blunted, stunted, or cut short, such as stubble or a stump.
• stump The remains of something that has been cut off; especially the remains of a tree, the remains of a limb.

stub — full definition

1. noun A short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed.
2. verb To accidentally hit or jam a toe or foot against something.

stump — full definition

1. noun The part of a tree, plant, or limb left behind after the rest has been cut off.
2. noun In cricket, one of the three upright posts that make up the wicket.
3. verb To baffle or leave someone unable to answer.
4. verb To travel around giving political speeches; to campaign.
5. verb To walk with a heavy, clumsy gait.

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