stump

Example Sentences

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They seemed to be working together, the ones below trying to free the net from tree stumps.

From Literature

Law 27.3.1 now states the wicketkeeper's gloves can be in front of the stumps during the bowler's run-up, but they must be fully behind the stumps once the ball is released.

From BBC

Another major plus point is the riches on offer, with a record prize pot of £55m stumped up this year.

From BBC

He hands me the rock stump of a scone.

From Literature

Perera boasts one of the highest strike rates among Sri Lankan batters and also provides cover behind the stumps.

From Barron's