stub
noun
a short projecting part.
stubbing
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present participleof stub.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Maresca sent on Cole Palmer for the England forward's first appearance in two months after an injury-plagued spell that included fracturing his toe after stubbing it on a door.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
During an era where patience can be in short supply at the FBS-level, Pitt has stuck with Narduzzi while he’s fielded teams that have flirted with a major breakthrough while also stubbing their toes repeatedly.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
To help shape the boot and protect skaters from stubbing their toes, each boot has a hard protective cap called a box toe.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
He added, accidentally stubbing his toe on a truth, that running for president without the electoral college would involve “a totally different campaign.”
From Washington Post ● May 2, 2018
The old man made his way through the handcarts and fishmongers fresh from the sea, stubbing his toes on the cobbles and bumping into sailors on shore leave.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
