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to lump
01
to put things together without sorting or organizing them carefully
Transitive: to lump sth
Examples
The children lumped their toys into a single pile, making it difficult to find specific items later.
02
to group plants or animals together without paying attention to small differences between them
Transitive: to lump plants or animals
Examples
The biologist lumped the various species of birds into one category.
Lump
01
a compact mass of material gathered or stuck together
Examples
He stirred a lump of sugar into his tea.
02
a large, roughly shaped piece or portion of something without a defined form
Examples
He picked up a lump of bread and tore it in half.
03
a clumsy or dull-witted person
Examples
Do n't just sit there like a lump — help me out.
04
a swollen area under the skin, usually caused by a sickness or injury
Examples
A lump is a localized swelling or protuberance that can be felt under the skin or within the body.
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