Pronunciation: /klʌmp/
noun a compacted mass or lump of something
A1 I found a clump of dirt on my shoe.
A2 The bushes were all growing in clumps along the path.
B1 The scientist discovered a clump of cells that were behaving abnormally.
B2 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with clumps of trees scattered throughout.
C1 The geologist studied the composition of the large clump of rocks found in the quarry.
C2 The chef carefully separated the clump of dough into smaller portions to make individual pastries.
verb to gather or be gathered into a clump
A1 The children clumped together to watch the puppet show.
A2 She clumped the wet laundry together before hanging it up to dry.
B1 The hikers clumped together to stay warm in the cold weather.
B2 The cows clumped together in the corner of the field, seeking shelter from the storm.
C1 The protesters clumped together to form a human chain blocking the entrance.
C2 The dancers clumped together on stage, creating a stunning visual effect.
formal The botanist carefully studied the clump of grass to identify the different species present.
informal I found a clump of hair in the drain after my shower, gross!
slang I saw a clump of people waiting outside the store for the new release.
figurative The clump of issues in the project seemed overwhelming at first, but we managed to tackle them one by one.
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