STUMPS

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Definition

noun

The remains of something that has been cut off; especially the remains of a tree, the remains of a limb.
The place or occasion at which a campaign takes place; the husting.
A place or occasion at which a person harangues or otherwise addresses a group in a manner suggesting political oration.
One of three small wooden posts which together with the bails make the wicket and that the fielding team attempt to hit with the ball.
(drawing) An artists’ drawing tool made of rolled paper used to smudge or blend marks made with charcoal, Conté crayon, pencil or other drawing media.

noun

Close of play (when the stumps are pulled out of the ground by the umpires)
“England still have a chance of winning tomorrow if they can get India out before stumps today.”