Topic: CRICKET
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stump2
1 [transitive usually passive] if you are stumped by a question or problem, you are unable to find an answer to it : 
a case that has stumped the policeThe doctors were stumped and had to call in a specialist.
a case that has stumped the policeThe doctors were stumped and had to call in a specialist.2 [intransitive] to walk with heavy steps [= stomp]
3 [transitive]DSC to put a batsman out of the game in cricket by touching the stumps with the ball when he is out of the hitting area
4 [intransitive and transitive] American EnglishPP to travel around an area, meeting people and making speeches in order to gain political support : Alexander has been stumping in New Hampshire.
Alexander has been stumping in New Hampshire.stump up (something)
phrasal verbWe stumped up eight quid each.