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Vocabulary Entry
stub
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A short, often unfinished piece of something, such as a cigarette or a pencil.
Example Sentences
"He picked up the stub of a pencil to finish his homework."
"She threw away the cigarette stub in the ashtray."
"There was only a stub of the ticket left after the concert."
V
verb
To remove the end of something, or to use something until only a small part remains.
Example Sentences
"Please stub out your cigarette before entering the building."
"He stubbed his toe on the coffee table and winced in pain."
"She stubs the ends of crayons so the kids can grip them easily."
A
adjective
Having a thick or blunt end.
Example Sentences
"The stub blade made it safer for children to use."
"He preferred a stub nose pliers for the job."
"The stub finger of the sculpture added to its unique character."