Stub

stub, n. The stump of a tree, esp. of a tree, or shrub; the part of a leaf left in a checkbook, etc., alter the check is removed, to preserve memoranda concerning the check; anything short; and thick; a short remnant, as of a cigar. — v, t.; not [stubbed (stubd), -bing.] To grub up by the roots, extirpate; to strike (the toes) against a fixed object. — Stub'bed, «. Short and thick. — Stub'bedne , n. — Stub'ble, -bl, n. The stumps of wheat, rye, barfew ley, oats, or buckwheat, lelt in the ground.— Stubborn, a. Unreasonably obstinate; not to be moved to or persuaded by reasons; persevering; steady; con by stant; stiff; not flexible; enduring without complaint; hardy; firm; not easily melted or worked; obdurate; headstrong; stiff; refractory; intractable; n. A of serugged; contumacious; heady. — Stub'by, -bl, a. with Abounding with stubs; short and thick; short and strong. — Stub'-nail, n. A nail broken off; a short, toeing thick nail.