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rond, vol
(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance
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She had a plump face with rosy cheeks that gave her a youthful appearance.
Ze had een vol gezicht met roze wangen die haar een jeugdige uitstraling gaven.
Despite her petite stature, she had a plump figure, with curves that spoke of good health and vitality.
Ondanks haar kleine postuur had ze een gevulde figuur, met rondingen die spraken van een goede gezondheid en vitaliteit.
01
a group or flock of wildfowl
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A plump of ducks rested on the lake.
Hunters observed a plump of geese flying overhead.
02
the sound made by a sudden, heavy fall or drop
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There was a loud plump as the stone hit the water.
The book landed with a plump on the floor.
to plump
01
to support, select, or endorse one option from a group or number
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She decided to plump for the classic design.
Voters plumped for the candidate with the most experience.
02
to make something or someone fat, full, or rounded
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The chef plumped the chicken before roasting.
The doctor recommended a high-calorie shake to plump the underweight patient.
03
to set something down suddenly, often producing a sound
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He plumped the book onto the table.
She plumped the bag on the floor.
04
to fall or drop abruptly
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The fruit plumped from the tree.
He plumped into the water with a splash.
plump
01
straight down, especially with heaviness
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The apple fell plump into the basket.
He dropped plump onto the sofa.
Lexicale Boom
plumpness
plump
