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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.
The students frequently lump their belongings together at the end of the school day.
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.
He tended to lump all insects together, even though they were very different.
Lump
01
a compact mass of material gathered or stuck together
Examples
He stirred a lump of sugar into his tea.
The dough formed a solid lump in the bowl.
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.
There was a lump of dirt stuck to his boot.
03
a clumsy or dull-witted person
Examples
Do n't just sit there like a lump — help me out.
He 's a good man, but a bit of a lump socially.
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.
Lumps can be caused by various factors, including infections, injuries, benign tumors, or cancerous growths.
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