lumping
ˈlʌmpɪŋ
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Definition of lumping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
groupingRarethe act of grouping things togetherRare
  • The lumping of different species into one category caused confusion.
assembling collecting grouping
2.
massRarelarge mass or collection of somethingRare
  • The lumping of donations was sorted by the volunteers.
aggregation cluster

Adjective

1.
sizeDatedbulky or heavy in size or weightDated
  • The lumping suitcase was hard to carry.
bulky hefty
2.
actionDateddone in a clumsy or heavy-handed wayDated
  • Her lumping attempts at dancing were amusing.
awkward clumsy

Adverb

no separationRarewithout separating into partsRare
  • He mixed the paints lumping to create a unique color.
collectively together
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Origin of lumping

English, lump (a mass)

Examples of lumping in a sentence

  • The lumping of tasks saved time.
  • The lumping of clothes made it hard to find anything.
  • Lumping of data can lead to errors.
  • The lumping backpack was too big for the overhead compartment.
  • He struggled with the lumping box up the stairs.
  • His lumping efforts in the kitchen resulted in a mess.

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  1. French:regroupement, lourd, ...
  2. German:Gruppierung, sperrig, ...
  3. Italian:raggruppamento, ingombrante, ...
  4. Spanish:agrupación, pesado, ...
  5. Portuguese:junção, volumoso, ...
  6. Chinese:归并, 笨重的, ...
  7. Japanese:グループ化, かさばる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْمِيع, ضَخْم, ...
  9. Hebrew:איחוד, כָּבֵד, ...
  10. Russian:группировка, громоздкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:групування, громіздкий, ...
  12. Hindi:समूह बनाना, भारी, ...
lump
lʌmp
lump: small solid mass without definite shape
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Definition of lump - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
objectssmall solid mass without definite shape
  • She found a lump of clay in the garden.
chunk clump
2.
foodsmall, shaped mass of sugar
  • She put a lump of sugar in her tea.
block chunk cube
3.
medicalswelling or nodule of tissue under the skin
  • He discovered a lump on his arm.
bump protuberance

Verb

1.
formingintr.gather into a small solid massintr.
  • The sauce began to lump as it cooled.
clump cluster mass
2.
groupingtr.treat items as a single unittr.
  • They lump all expenses together.
aggregate cluster group
3.
carryingtr.carry a heavy or awkward burdentr.
  • She lumped the boxes upstairs.
haul lug

Adjective

1.
shapeDatedbulky or awkward in formDated
  • The lump furniture was hard to move.
bulky clumsy unwieldy
2.
movementDatedclumsy or awkward in movementDated
  • His lump walk made everyone laugh.
awkward clumsy
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Images of lump

  • lump: small solid mass without definite shape
    small solid mass without definite shape
  • lump: small, shaped mass of sugar
    small, shaped mass of sugar
  • lump: kind of fish, the lumpsucker
    kind of fish, the lumpsucker

Expressions with lump

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cause someone to feel deep emotion almost making them cry
The final scene brought a lump to his throat.
feeling of tightness in throat from strong emotion
She felt a lump in her throat during the sad movie.
combine different things into one group
She tends to lump everything together when organizing.
feeling of tightness in the throat from strong emotion
She felt a lump in the throat during the sad movie.
endure an unpleasant situation without complaining
You have to lump it if you can't change it.
feeling of wanting to cry from strong emotion
Hearing the sad news brought a lump to his throat.

Origin of lump

Middle English, lump (small mass)

Examples of lump in a sentence

  • The artist molded a lump of metal into a sculpture.
  • She dropped a lump of sugar into the bowl.
  • The recipe calls for a lump of sugar.
  • The doctor examined the lump on her neck.
  • She felt a lump under her skin.
  • She felt like a lump at the party, unsure of what to do.

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  1. French:bloc, faire des grumeaux, ...
  2. German:Klumpen, klumpen, ...
  3. Italian:grumo, raggrumare, ...
  4. Spanish:trozo, formar grumos, ...
  5. Portuguese:nódulo, formar grumos, ...
  6. Chinese:块, 结块, ...
  7. Japanese:塊, 塊になる, ...
  8. Arabic:كُتْلَة, تَكَّتَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוּשׁ, לְהִתְגַּבֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:комок, образовывать комки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:грудка, утворювати грудки, ...
  12. Hindi:ढेला, गाँठ पड़ना, ...
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