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lump
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- pronunciation:
- luhmp
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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