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stunt
verb (1)
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stunted;
stunting;
stunts
Definition of stunt
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
stunt
noun (1)Definition of stunt (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: one (such as an animal) that is stunted
2
: a check in growth
3
: a disease of plants (such as corn) in which dwarfing occurs
stunt
noun (2)Definition of stunt (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring
especially
: one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity
2
: a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent's blocking efforts
stunt
verb (2)
stunted;
stunting;
stunts
Definition of stunt (Entry 4 of 4)
: to perform or engage in a stunt
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stunt
noun
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Kids Definition of stunt
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an unusual or difficult performance or act
acrobatic stunts
2
: something done for the purpose of gaining attention or publicity
stunt
verb
stunted;
stunting
Kids Definition of stunt (Entry 2 of 2)
: to hold back the normal growth of
There are no trees on the island except the small one stunted by the wind.— Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins
stunt
transitive verb
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Medical Definition of stunt
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
an emotionally stunted child
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