nounπShareSomething that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape."Stir the gravy until there are no more lumps."massappearancematerialbodythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group, set, or unit."The money arrived all at once as one big lump sum payment."groupunitamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small, shaped mass of sugar, typically about a teaspoonful."Do you want one lump or two with your coffee?"fooditemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dull or lazy person.""My brother is such a lump; he spends all day on the couch watching TV." "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(as plural) A beating or verbal abuse."The teacher gave the students a lump for talking out of turn. "actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projection beneath the breech end of a gun barrel."The gunsmith carefully inspected the lump on the underside of the rifle barrel to ensure it was properly fitted. "partweapontechnicalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of fish, the lumpsucker."The biologist studied the lumpsucker, a type of fish known for its unusual suction-cup mouth. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFood given to a tramp to be eaten on the road."During the Great Depression, many charities provided a "lump" of bread and cheese to those traveling the roads seeking work. "foodaidpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat as a single unit; to group together in a casual or chaotic manner (as if forming an ill-defined lump of the items)."People tend to lump turtles and tortoises together, when in fact they are different creatures."groupactionthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear a heavy or awkward burden; to carry something unwieldy from one place to another."The student had to lump all of his textbooks and notebooks onto his backpack to carry them home. "actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit or strike (a person)."The angry boy lumped his little sister on the arm. "actionbodyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading