/ Dictionary / Index S stumpwork: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: stump•work Pronunciation: (stump'wûrk"), [key] — n. a type of embroidery popular in the 17th century, consisting of intricate, colorful designs padded with horsehair to make them stand out in relief. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. stumpsucker stumpy Related Content Daily Word Quiz: secular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language