plural of stump powder

(US) a landfill site consisting of wood waste, such as tree stumps.

(Britain, informal) To pay for something, often with reluctance.

A politician who will speak from any available soapbox about any issue that comes up.

plural of middle stump

(chiefly US) To make a series of political speeches, especially to promote a particular cause.

plural of stump orator

(of a transferring of ownership) completely, entire

(politics, chiefly US) A standard speech by a politician running for office.

(Canada, US, derogatory) A forestry official charged with measuring waste in logging operations.