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Rarestubbed
The correct spelling is stubbed.
How to pronounce stubbed
verb
Say it like: Stu-bbe-d
The correct spelling is stubbed. To remove most of a tree, bush, or other rooted plant by cutting it close to the ground. For example: "I stubbed my toe trying to find the light switch in the dark."
Usage Examples
“I stubbed my toe trying to find the light switch in the dark.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To remove most of a tree, bush, or other rooted plant by cutting it close to the ground.
- 2.To remove a plant by pulling it out by the roots.
- 3.To jam, hit, or bump, especially a toe.
adjective
- 1.Short and thick, like something truncated; blunt; obtuse.
- 2.Abounding in stubs; stubby.
- 3.Not delicate; hardy; rugged.
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