Clump

/klʌmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A compact cluster or grouping of things.

A clump of wildflowers brightened the otherwise dull landscape.

A thick, solid mass.

There was a clump of dirt stuck to the bottom of my shoe.

verb

To group together in a mass or cluster.

The students clumped together in a corner to discuss the project.

To move or walk in a heavy, clumsy manner.

He clumped around the house in his heavy boots.

Middle English; possibly from a Scandinavian origin.

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.

clumpish

awkward or clumsy in movement.

clumping

the action of forming into a clump.

To gather or congregate in a casual manner.

They all just clumped in the corner chatting.

A term to describe something as dense or heavy.

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