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/lʌmp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A compact mass of a substance, typically one that is not smooth or is irregular in shape.
She picked up a lump of clay and began to shape it into a pot.
An abnormal swelling or protuberance on the body.
He noticed a lump on his arm and decided to get it checked by a doctor.
A large amount or mass of something.
There was a lump of ice in the bottom of the cooler.
verb
To put or group together in a mass.
They lumped all the applications together for easy processing.
To treat as a single group or category.
The report lumped various issues together without addressing them individually.
Etymology
Middle English, probably of imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lump it:
To accept a situation as it is, without complaint.
lump together:
To consider items or ideas collectively.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A term for a large person.
He's a bit of a lump, but he's really strong.
To be thrown or dumped carelessly.
Don't just lump your clothes on the floor.