Meaning & Definition of Clump in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A compacted mass of something, typically referring to foliage or other materials.

  Example Sentence: There was a clump of trees near the edge of the field.

• Definition: To come together in a group or mass.

  Example Sentence: The children clumped together under the tree to avoid the rain.

• Definition: A heavy or dull sound made by heavy objects hitting a surface.

  Example Sentence: He heard the clump of boots on the wooden floor.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English; possibly from a Scandinavian origin.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• clump together: to group closely with others.
• clump of dirt: a lump or mass of soil.
• clump of hair: a bunch of hair that is matted or stuck together.

Translations

• Spanish: grupo

• French: tas

• German: klein Gruppe

• Russian: группировка

Related Words

• clumpish: awkward or clumsy in movement.

• clumping: the action of forming into a clump.

Slang Meanings of clump

• Meaning: To gather or congregate in a casual manner.

  Example Sentence: They all just clumped in the corner chatting.

• Meaning: A term to describe something as dense or heavy.

  Example Sentence: That cake is a real clump - so rich and thick!