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Stunt is defined as to slow down or stop the growth of something.

(verb)

An example of to stunt is to stop feeding a plant, thereby causing its growth to stop.

The definition of a stunt is the process that causes someone or something to stop growing, or something outrageous which is done to get attention.

(noun)

An example of a stunt is a chemical that makes plants stop growing.
An example of a stunt is juggling balls of fire.

See stunt in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to check the growth or development of; dwarf
to hinder (growth or development)

Origin: < dial., short and thick, stunted < ME, dull, stupid (with sense infl. by ON stuttr, short) < OE < IE *(s)teud- < base *(s)teu-, to strike > stock

noun

the act or process of stunting or dwarfing
a stunted creature or thing
any of various plant diseases causing stunting

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noun

a display of skill or daring; feat; trick
something done for a thrill, to attract attention, etc.
☆ Football any of various maneuvers involving different sets of defensive players, usually used to confuse the blockers while blitzing the quarterback

Origin: < ?

intransitive verb

to perform a stunt or stunts

See stunt in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb stunt·ed, stunt·ing, stunts

To check the growth or development of.

noun