stumps

noun

1. (form-of, plural)plural of stump
2. (uncountable)close of play (when the stumps are pulled out of the ground by the umpires)

   “England still have a chance of winning tomorrow if they can get India out before stumps today.”

   “Australia were 488-6 at stumps against India.”

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of stump