clump

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a solid piece or lump of something, often without a clear shape.

n. an unshaped piece or mass of a substance, often formed by sticking together.

“The hikers had to scrape a heavy clump of mud off their boots.”

“The recipe failed because the flour had formed a dry clump at the bottom of the mixing bowl.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to form into a group or a solid mass.

v. to gather or stick together into a dense group or mass; can be used with or without a direct object.

Español:amontonar

“The wet snow started to clump together on the branches.”

“If the sauce is not stirred constantly, the cornstarch will clump and ruin the smooth texture of the gravy.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to walk with heavy, noisy steps.

v. to walk with heavy, clumsy, or noisy footfalls, often producing a dull thudding sound.

Español:marchar

“We heard him clump up the wooden stairs in his heavy work boots.”

“The children continued to clump around the attic, oblivious to the fact that their parents were trying to sleep in the room below.”

C2 · Proficiency British English · Informal · Dialect

v. to hit or strike someone.

v. to strike or beat a person, typically with the hand.

“He threatened to clump him if he didn't stop being annoying.”

“In the local dialect, a parent might warn a child that they will get a clump round the ear for misbehaving.”