clump

/klˈʌmp/

/ˈkɫəmp/

[noun] [verb]

Clump

[NOUN]

a grouping of a number of similar things

synonyms : bunch

cluster

clustering

a compact mass

synonyms : ball

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

synonyms : clunk

to clump

MAIN VERB

gather or cause to gather into a cluster

synonyms : bunch

bundle

cluster

walk clumsily

synonyms : clomp

come together as in a cluster or flock

synonyms : cluster

constellate

flock

make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground

synonyms : clop

clunk

plunk

Examples

1. Swarms of crabs clump together.

2. Four and a half billion years ago, rocks and dust clumped together into molten protoplanets.

3. Breaks up the clumps.

4. - Clump, clump, clump, clumps.

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