1. Verb
To hinder from growing to the natural size; to prevent the growth of; to stint, to dwarf; as, to stunt a child; to stunt a plant.
2. Noun
A check in growth; also, that which has been checked in growth; a stunted animal or thing.
3. Noun
Specifically: A whale two years old, which, having been weaned, is lean, and yields but little blubber.
4. Noun
a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth
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