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Stub

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Meanings of Stub

Verb

  • To hit your toe against something hard, like when you bump it on a chair.
  • To cut down a plant or tree so that only a small part is left.

Noun

  • A piece of paper that is left after you tear off the part you need, like a ticket stub or a check stub.
  • The end part of something that has been cut off, like the small part of a pencil that is left after you sharpen it.
  • A small piece of wood or a log.

Explanation of the word: Stub

A stub is a small piece left over after something is used. Like when you eat a cupcake, the little bit left on the paper is called a stub.

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Translations for the word: Stub

hindi
स्टब

stub

काटना

kaatna

टुकड़ा

tukda

   

Antonyms for the word: Stub

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Stub

What does 'stub' mean?
A 'stub' is a small piece that is left after the main part has been removed. For example, when you finish a pencil, the little piece left is called a stub.
How do you pronounce 'stub'?
You say 'stub' like this: stuhb. It rhymes with 'rub'.
What is the origin of the word 'stub'?
The word 'stub' comes from an old word that means to cut off or to leave a small part behind.
What is the meaning of 'stub' in Hindi?
The word 'stub' in Hindi is 'स्टब' (Stub).