1.  clump(n = noun.group) bunch, cluster, clustering - a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers"
is a kind of agglomeration
has particulars: knot, swad, tuft, tussock, northern cross, omega centauri, pleiades
Derived forms verb clump₄, verb clump₂

2.  clump(n = noun.group) ball, chunk, clod, glob, lump - a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
is a kind of agglomeration
has particulars: clot, coagulum, gob, clew

3.  clump(n = noun.event) clunk, thud, thump, thumping - a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects);
is a kind of sound
Derived form verb clump₁

1.  clump(v = verb.perception) clop, clunk, plunk - make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground;
is one way to go, sound
Derived form noun clump₃
Sample sentences: Something ----s; Somebody ----s PP

2.  clump(v = verb.motion) cluster, constellate, flock - come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer"
is one way to assemble, foregather, forgather, gather, meet
Derived form noun clump₁
Sample sentences: The crowds clump in the streets

3.  clump(v = verb.motion) clomp - walk clumsily;
is one way to walk
Sample sentences: The crowds clump in the streets; The streets clump with crowds

4.  clump(v = verb.contact) bunch, bunch up, bundle, cluster - gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist"
is one way to form
Derived form noun clump₁
Sample sentences: Something ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP

1.  An unshaped piece or mass of wood or other substance. [1913 Webster]

2.  A cluster; a group; a thicket. [1913 Webster]
"A clump of shrubby trees." [1913 Webster]

3.  The compressed clay of coal strata. Brande & C. [1913 Webster]

   To arrange in a clump or clumps; to cluster; to group. Blackmore. [1913 Webster]

   To tread clumsily; to clamp. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]

clump, n. & v.
--n.
1 (foll. by of) a cluster of plants, esp. trees or shrubs.
2 an agglutinated mass of blood-cells etc.
3 a thick extra sole on a boot or shoe.
--v.
1 a intr. form a clump. b tr. heap or plant together.
2 intr. (also clomp) walk with heavy tread.
3 tr. colloq. hit.

Derivative:
clumpy adj. (clumpier, clumpiest).

Etymology:
MLG klumpe, MDu. klompe: see CLUB

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