stubbing

noun

1. the stump of a tree or plant
2. a short piece or length remaining after the main part has been removed or used up: the stub of a tail, cigar, pencil, etc.
3. any short projection: a mere stub of a horn
4. a pen having a short, blunt point
5. a short, thick nail
6. ☆ the part of a ticket, bank check, etc. kept as a record after the rest has been torn off

transitive verb stubbed, stubbing

1. to dig or pull (weeds, etc.) out by the roots
2. to cut down, leaving only a stump
3. to clear (land) of stubs, or stumps
4. to strike (one's foot, toe, etc.) accidentally against something
5. to put out (a cigarette, cigar, etc.) by pressing the end against a surface: often with out