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That which remains after the rest have been used
“As he bent forward to throw the cigarette stub into the fireplace, Steve saw that Dubois had retained the wiry muscles of a man much younger than his mid-forties.”
Plural for the end of a long object, such as a pencil, cigarette, or similar object
“Lightly sand each pencil stub to create random worn surfaces.”
Plural for the counterfoil of a cheque, receipt, ticket, or other document
“The date, number, and amount of each order purchased through a rural carrier shall be entered by the issuing official on the stub of the receipt.”
Plural for a scrap of leftover food
Plural for a detachable ticket entitling the holder to something
Plural for a small piece of material attached to an object that provides information about it
Plural for the thicker end of something, especially a tool or a weapon
Plural for the pointed or rounded end of something slender or tapering
Plural for the tough outer part of a loaf of bread
Plural for a projecting part on a tool or instrument, especially one of a series
To hit or bump, especially a toe
“I cannot feel the same pain that I did yesterday even if I stub my toe repeatedly.”
To jam or snag, especially a toe
“In the process, he managed to stub his toe in the shower drain.”
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