stumper

noun

stump·​er

ˈstəmpə(r)

plural -s

: one that stumps: such as

a

: one that removes tree stumps

b

: wicketkeeper

c

: a perplexing or difficult question : poser

a real question … a stumper

—Benjamin DeMott

d

: stump speaker

the most indefatigable campaigner and best … stumper

—Hodding Carter

e

: one that adjusts the mandrel on a tube-welding machine

f

: an operator of a felting machine

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