clumper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that forms clumps.
  2. A grass or other plant that tends to form clumps.
  3. One who generalizes or finds commonalities, as opposed to one who focuses on identifying differences
  4. A part of a device that is used for the formation of clumps.
  5. The larger claw of a lobster.
  6. Synonym of clumpet (“floating piece of sea ice”).
  7. A heavy percussive noise, like that of heavy footfalls.
  8. One who clumps; one who walks with a clumping gait.
  9. A heavy boot or shoe.
  10. A horse that comes from a heavy breed, such as a part-Clydesdale.
verb
  1. To form into clumps or masses.
  2. To move heavily; to clomp or clump.
  3. To make a clumping noise.

Pronunciation

/ˈklʌmpə/ /ˈklʌmpɚ/

Word forms

clumper clumpers clumpering clumpered

Etymology

From clump + -er.

Synonyms

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