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Clump
01
a grouping of a number of similar things
02
a tightly packed or clustered group or mass
Examples
The children gathered around in a clump to hear the story.
A clump of trees provided shade by the lake.
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
Examples
The gardener clumped the tulip bulbs together to create a striking display of color in the garden.
The shepherd 's dog skillfully clumped the scattered sheep, guiding them into a unified flock.
02
to move with heavy or awkward steps, often in a manner that lacks grace or coordination
Intransitive: to clump somewhere
Examples
After the long hike, he began to clump along the trail, fatigued from the strenuous exercise.
With his injured leg, he had to clump slowly down the stairs, careful not to put too much weight on it.
03
to gather or form a group closely packed together
Intransitive
Examples
As the storm approached, the birds started to clump in the trees, seeking shelter from the rain.
In the park, families and friends would clump around picnic tables during weekends.
