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Clump
01
a grouping of a number of similar things
02
a tightly packed or clustered group or mass
Example
The hikers noticed a clump of rocks blocking the trail.
She found a clump of wildflowers growing by the roadside.
There was a clump of bushes in the corner of the garden.
03
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
to clump
01
to bring or gather things or individuals together into a closely packed group or cluster
Transitive: to clump a group or cluster
Example
The teacher clumped the students into small discussion groups for a collaborative project.
The shepherd 's dog skillfully clumped the scattered sheep, guiding them into a unified flock.
The gardener clumped the tulip bulbs together to create a striking display of color in the garden.
02
to move with heavy or awkward steps, often in a manner that lacks grace or coordination
Intransitive: to clump somewhere
Example
The actor, in a comical scene, pretended to clump across the stage with awkward steps.
Trying on the unfamiliar high heels, she could n't help but clump awkwardly across the room.
After the long hike, he began to clump along the trail, fatigued from the strenuous exercise.
03
to gather or form a group closely packed together
Intransitive
Example
During the winter, penguins clump together for warmth in large colonies on the Antarctic ice.
In the park, families and friends would clump around picnic tables during weekends.
The wildflowers clumped in patches across the meadow, creating bursts of color.
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