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."appearancemassmaterialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group, set, or unit."The money arrived all at once as one big lump sum payment."groupunitamountnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small, shaped mass of sugar, typically about a teaspoonful."Do you want one lump or two with your coffee?"foodsubstanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dull or lazy person."My brother and his friends were a group of lumps who did not complete any of their homework for their history course. "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(as plural) A beating or verbal abuse."After losing the big game, the team took their frustrations out on each other, and some players exchanged lumps. "actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projection beneath the breech end of a gun barrel."The gunsmith carefully inspected the shotgun barrel, checking the lumps for a secure fit within the receiver. "partweapontechnicalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of fish, the lumpsucker."The aquarium had a separate tank for the interesting-looking lumps, allowing visitors to get a good view of their sucker-like fins. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFood given to a tramp to be eaten on the road."In the old days, charitable farmers would give lumps of bread and cheese to travelers so they wouldn't go hungry on the road. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beating or verbal abuse."After losing the big game, the team expected some criticism, but they didn't deserve the lumps the coach gave them in the locker room. "actionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
