Lumbering

/ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To move in a heavy, clumsy, or awkward way.

The bear came lumbering out of the woods, startling everyone at the picnic.

To perform an action in a slow and ungainly manner.

The dancers appeared to be lumbering across the stage instead of gracefully moving.

adjective

Characterized by a heavy and clumsy movement.

The lumbering vehicle made its way down the narrow road with difficulty.

Having a large and awkward silhouette.

The lumbering giant cast a long shadow across the field.

Derived from the verb 'lumber', which means to move clumsily.

lumbering gait

A heavy, awkward way of walking.

lumbering form

Referring to something that is large and moves slowly.

lumber

To move clumsily or heavily.

lumberjack

A person who cuts down trees for timber.

To move slowly due to exhaustion or laziness.

After the long hike, he was lumbering back to camp.

To act in a slow or ineffective manner.

Don't lumber around; we need to hurry!