stunt
stunt (stunt)
transitive verb
- to check the growth or development of; dwarf
- to hinder (growth or development)
Etymology: < 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
☆ stunt (stunt)
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
Etymology: < ?
intransitive verb
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