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lump

 
 
pronunciation:
luhmp
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A lump is a mass of some substance without any particular shape. If you pull off some clay from a block of clay, you will have a lump of clay in your hand.
A lump of dirt fell off the end of the shovel.
similar words:
chunk, clump, mass
definition 2: A lump is a raised area on a part of your body. If you hit your head on something, you might get a lump there.
Mike got a small lump on his arm after the bee stung him.
synonyms:
bump
similar words:
bulge, growth, tumor
definition 3: A small cube of sugar is sometimes called a "lump."
Sasha's grandmother takes three lumps of sugar in her tea.
similar words:
cube