STUB (2)

Stub, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stubbed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Stubbing.] 1. 1. To grub up by the roots; to extirpate; as, to stub up edible roots.
What stubbing, plowing, digging, and harrowing is to a piece of land. Berkley. 2. 2. To remove stubs from; as, to stub land.
3. 3. To strike as the toes, against a stub, stone, or other fixed object.