nounπShareA group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together."a bunch of grapes;β a bunch of bananas;β a bunch of keys;β a bunch of yobs on a street corner"groupnatureplantfoodamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe peloton; the main group of riders formed during a race."The cycling bunch was a tightly packed group of racers, all trying to stay in the lead. "sportracegroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn informal body of friends."He still hangs out with the same bunch."groupfamilypersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA considerable amount."a bunch of trouble"amountgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unmentioned amount; a number."A bunch of them went down to the field."amountnumbergroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of logs tied together for skidding."The lumberjack tied a bunch of logs together to move them more easily. "materialagricultureindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unusual concentration of ore in a lode or a small, discontinuous occurrence or patch of ore in the wallrock."The miners discovered a small bunch of gold ore in the vein. "geologymineralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe reserve yarn on the filling bobbin to allow continuous weaving between the time of indication from the midget feeler until a new bobbin is put in the shuttle."The loom operator carefully monitored the bunch of yarn on the bobbin, ensuring there was enough to keep weaving without interruption. "technicalindustrymachinematerialworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unfinished cigar, before the wrapper leaf is added."Two to four filler leaves are laid end to end and rolled into the two halves of the binder leaves, making up what is called the bunch."industryitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA protuberance; a hunch; a knob or lump; a hump."The old oak tree had a large bunch on its trunk, a noticeable swelling of wood. "appearancebodyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gather into a bunch."The children bunched together at the park entrance, waiting for their parents. "groupactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gather fabric into folds."The seamstress bunched the fabric around the neckline, creating a soft, gathered effect. "materialstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a bunch."The children bunched together to watch the magician perform. "groupactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be gathered together in folds"The laundry was bunched up in the corner, overflowing from the hamper. "appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protrude or swell"The toddler's tummy bunched up when he saw the large, scary dog. "appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
