Projecting remnant of a tree (5)

I believe the answer is:

stump

(Other definitions for stump that I've seen before include "Part of a felled tree that's left in the ground" , "foil" , "Remains of tree - puzzle" , "Fox" , "Small remaining part; cricket item" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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