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Meaning of clump
A small, usually irregular, mass of something, especially a thick or heavy one.
Etymology of clump
The word "clump" originated in the mid-16th century, likely from the Middle English word "clom", which referred to a lump or mass, and is related to the Old English word "clūman", which meant to cluster or gather together
The word has been used in various contexts, including to describe a mass of soil or a group of trees, and has evolved to include a range of related meanings
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, usually irregular, mass of something, especially a thick or heavy one
- A group of things, especially trees or plants, growing close together
- A thick or heavy shoe, especially one with a thick sole
Usage Examples
- The hiker had to navigate through a clump of thick bushes to reach the summit
- A clump of hair had fallen out, leaving a noticeable bald spot
- The farmer had to remove a clump of dirt from the plow before continuing to till the soil