stumper

noun

stump·​er
ˈstəmpə(r)
plural -s
Synonyms of stumpernext
: 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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