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black stump
black stump n 1. the black stump Austral an imaginary marker of the extent of civilization (esp in the phrase beyond the black stump) 2. NZ a long way off black stump
black stumpAn imaginary marker of the edge of civilized settlement, usually referring to the Australian outback. The origin of the term is uncertain. Primarily heard in Australia. There are many people who still live beyond the black stump, lacking access to medical care and other basic social services.See also: black, stump |