Stump and Shank

Stump

Stump noun - The base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled.

Shank and stump are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shank" instead a noun "Stump".

Nearby Words: stumped, stumper, stumpy, stumping

Shank

Shank noun - An instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting.
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Synonyms for Shank

Stump and shank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stump" instead a noun "Shank".

Nearby Words: shanked, shanking
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