nounπShareA light blow or jolting collision."The old car gave us some bumps on the rough road. "actionphysicsbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sound of such a collision."I heard bumps coming from the basement, so I went to investigate. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA protuberance on a level surface."The road had many bumps, making the ride uncomfortable. "appearancebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury."The mosquito bites left red, itchy bumps on her arm. "bodymedicineappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the protuberances on the cranium which, in phrenology, are associated with distinct faculties or affections of the mind. Also (metonymically) the faculty itself"the bump of veneration; the bump of acquisitiveness"bodymindphysiologyanatomytheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe point, in a race in which boats are spaced apart at the start, at which a boat begins to overtake the boat ahead.""The coxswain shouted, 'We're gaining speed! We're getting close to the bumps!'" "sportracenauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman."Maria proudly showed off her bumps, excited to meet her twins. "bodyfamilyphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA post in an Internet forum thread made in order to raise the thread's profile by returning it to the top of the list of active threads."The forum was quiet, so I added a few bumps to my sale thread to get more views. "internetcomputingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA temporary increase in a quantity, as shown in a graph."US presidential nominees get a post-convention bump in survey ratings."amountstatisticsnumberbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dose of a drug such as ketamine or cocaine, when snorted recreationally."He went to the bathroom to do some bumps of cocaine during the party. "substancemedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe noise made by the bittern; a boom."We listened at the edge of the marsh, trying to distinguish the bittern's distinctive bumps from the other sounds of the night. "soundbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(preceded by definite article) A disco dance in which partners rhythmically bump each other's hips together."At the school dance, everyone was laughing and trying to learn the bumps. "danceentertainmentmusicstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn skipping, a single jump over two consecutive turns of the rope."During jump rope practice, Maria struggled to get the rhythm for the "bumps," often tripping on the rope after the extra-long jump. "sportentertainmentgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA coarse cotton fabric."The old work shirts were made of sturdy bumps, so they lasted for years. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA training match for a fighting dog."The dog breeders arranged several bumps to prepare the young pit bull for competition. "animalsportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe jaw of either of the middle pockets."The cue ball rattled against the bumps of the middle pocket before dropping in. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMusic, especially played over speakers at loud volume with strong bass frequency response."The teenager loved blasting bumps in his car, much to the annoyance of his neighbors. "musicsoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo knock against or run into with a jolt."The car bumps over the speed bump in the parking lot. "actionvehiclephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move up or down by a step; displace."I bumped the font size up to make my document easier to read."actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo post in an Internet forum thread in order to raise the thread's profile by returning it to the top of the list of active threads."Since no one answered my question in the forum, I'm going to bump it so more people will see it. "internetcommunicationtechnologycomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a superheated liquid) To suddenly boil, causing movement of the vessel and loss of liquid."The hot coffee sometimes bumps violently in the microwave if you overheat it, splattering everywhere. "physicschemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (a booked passenger) to a later flight because of earlier delays or cancellations."The airline had to bump several passengers because of a mechanical problem on the previous flight. "servicebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move the time of (a scheduled event)."Because the meeting room is being used, we need to bump our appointment to next week. "timeplaneventbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pick (a lock) with a repeated striking motion that dislodges the pins."The thief bumps locks because it's a faster way to break into houses than using traditional lockpicks. "propertypoliceactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a loud, heavy, or hollow noise; to boom."The loud music bumps from the car as it drives past. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread out material so as to fill any desired number of pages."The student bumps his two-page essay to five pages by adding extra descriptions and examples. "writingmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
