Stop burning counterfoil! (4)
I believe the answer is:
stub
This could be a double definition.
'stop burning' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'counterfoil' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stub that I've seen before include "What's left after the ticket is gone" , "this pollution by smoker?" , "Objections after picking up" , "seen in the ash-tray" , "Small piece, especially of something cut down or worn away" .)