stam

/stæm/

Definitions

1. noun

a spot or a mark, often considered unlucky or unlucky to step on

“She tried to avoid stepping on the stam in the middle of the sidewalk.”

2. noun

a small, usually rounded, swelling on a plant or a tree, often caused by a fungal disease

“The stam on the rose bush made it look unsightly.”

3. verb

to come to a sudden stop or to jam

“The car stam in the mud and couldn’t move.”

Synonyms

  • mark
  • spot