clump (klʌmp
)
Definitions
noun
- a cluster, as of trees or plants
- a dull heavy tread or any similar sound
- an irregular mass ⇒
a clump of hair or earth
- an inactive mass of microorganisms, esp a mass of bacteria produced as a result of agglutination
- an extra sole on a shoe
- slang a blow
verb
- (intr) to walk or tread heavily
- to gather or be gathered into clumps, clusters, clots, etc
- to cause (bacteria, blood cells, etc) to collect together or (of bacteria, etc) to collect together
- (tr) slang to punch (someone)
Alternative Forms
ˈclumpy adjective ˈclumpiness noun Word Origin
Old English clympe; related to Middle Dutch klampe heap of hay, Middle Low German klampe clamp², Swedish klimp small lump
