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rump

/rʌmp/noun

उच्चारण रम्प

(जानवर का) पुट्ठा, पिछला भाग

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    the round back part of an animal's body, above its back legs

    (जानवर का) पुट्ठा, पिछला भाग

    • The farmer slapped the cow on the rump.
    • The horse had a scar on its rump.
    • The horse swished its tail across its rump.
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    • The vet checked the injury on the bull's rump.
    • A bird with a white rump flew past.

    Synonyms hindquarters haunch backside

  2. 2

    [U, C]

    a piece of meat cut from the rump of a cow

    (गाय के पुट्ठे का) गोश्त

    • rump steak
    • The restaurant serves grilled rump with potatoes and green beans.
    • We ordered a rump steak with pepper sauce.
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    • The butcher recommended rump for the roast.
    • Rump is cheaper than fillet, but just as tasty.
  3. 3

    [sing.] usually disapproving

    the small or unimportant part of a group or an organization that remains when most of it has gone

    (किसी दल या संगठन का) बचा हुआ छोटा हिस्सा, अवशेष

    • After the split, only a rump of the party remained loyal to its leader.
    • Only a rump of the original committee attended the final meeting.
    • The rump of the old party joined the new alliance.
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    • Only a rump of the army stayed loyal to the general.
    • A small rump of members refused to accept the decision.

    Synonyms remnant remainder residue