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There was a lump of clay on the table.
What does Lump mean?
A lump is a small uneven piece.
Dictionary definition
A small, uneven piece or mass of something.
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The baker smoothed every lump in the batter.
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A lump in a material can change its shape, texture, or appearance.
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What does lump mean?
Lump means a small uneven piece.
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Chunk is close in meaning to lump.
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MeaningLump means A lump is a small uneven piece.
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Synonyms
Words like Lump
chunka piece of something
clumpa group or mass stuck together
Antonyms
Opposite words
smooth surfacean even surface without lumps
flat layera level layer without raised pieces
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Word family
Lump word family
Base word
lump
noun
lump
Base form.
noun
lumps
More than one lump.
adjective
lumpy
Full of lumps or uneven spots.
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A lump is a small uneven piece.
Common mix-up
Lump is not the same as smooth surface. Lump means a lump is a small uneven piece.
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