Definitions

1. noun

a small piece of something that has been cut off or broken off

“She cut the end of the pencil off to make a stub.”

2. verb

to stop or bring to a halt, especially a machine or vehicle

“The driver stubbed the engine to prevent it from overheating.”

3. verb

to shorten or cut something, especially a tree or a branch

“The gardener stubbed the tree to encourage new growth.”

4. noun

a small amount of something, especially food or drink

“He only had a stub of a sandwich left for lunch.”

5. noun

a short piece of something, especially a piece of writing or a speech

“The editor gave the writer feedback on her stub of an article.”