lump
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noun \ˈləmp\Definition of LUMP
1
: a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape
3
: protuberance; especially : an abnormal swelling
4
: a person who is heavy and awkward; also : one who is stupid or dull
5
plural a : beatings, bruises <had taken a lot of lumps growing up in the city> b : defeat, loss <can cheerfully take his lumps on losers, because the payout is big on the winners — Martin Mayer>
— lump in one's throat
: a constriction of the throat caused by emotion
Examples of LUMP
- turning a lump of clay into a beautiful pot
- He got a lump on his head after bumping into the doorway.
Origin of LUMP
Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century
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verbDefinition of LUMP
transitive verb
1
: to group indiscriminately
2
: to make into lumps; also : to make lumps on or in
3
: to move noisily and clumsily
intransitive verb
1
: to become formed into lumps
2
: to move oneself noisily and clumsily
First Known Use of LUMP
1624
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adjective4lump
transitive verbDefinition of LUMP
: to put up with <like it or lump it>
Origin of LUMP
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1791
lump
noun \ˈləmp\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of LUMP
1
: a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape
2
: an abnormal mass or swelling <presenting as a neck lump>
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