clump

• Nom désignant un groupe d'objets similaires, une masse compacte, ou un bruit sourd et lourd produit par l'impact d'objets lourds.

A noun referring to a grouping of similar things, a compact mass, or a heavy dull sound made by the impact of heavy objects.

1. Grouping of similar thingsB1formal

   A grouping of a number of similar things, such as trees, plants, or objects.

   groupe d'objets similaires

   • A clump of trees stood at the edge of the field.
   • She found a clump of mushrooms growing near the path.
   • The garden had a clump of daffodils in the corner.

   Synonymesbunchclusterclusteringgroupknotmass

2. B1formal

   A compact mass or lump of a substance, such as dirt, hair, or fibers.

   amas compact

   • He pulled a clump of hair from the brush.
   • A clump of mud stuck to her boot.
   • The cat left a clump of fur on the sofa.

   Synonymesbunchchunkclodclusterheaplumpmasswad

3. Heavy dull soundB2informal

   A heavy, dull sound made by the impact of heavy objects, like footsteps or falling items.

   Bruit sourd et lourd

   • The book fell to the floor with a clump.
   • I heard the clump of his boots on the wooden stairs.
   • A heavy clump echoed from the basement.

   Synonymesclompclunkthudthump

• Verbe désignant le fait de marcher lourdement ou bruyamment, ou de former une masse ou un groupe compact.

A verb used to describe the act of walking heavily or noisily, or forming into a compact mass or group.

1. Walk heavilyB2informal

   To walk with a heavy, clumsy, or noisy step, often making a thudding sound.

   marcher lourdement

   • He clumped down the stairs in his heavy boots.
   • The horse clumped along the cobblestone street.
   • She clumped across the wooden floor, waking everyone up.

   Synonymesclomplumberplodstampstompstumpthumptrudge

   Antonymesglidepadpatterslinktiptoe

2. Gather into a clusterB2formal

   To come together or cause to come together in a tight group or mass.

   se regrouper en masse

   • The children clumped together in the corner of the room.
   • The wet sand clumped around her feet.
   • The data points clumped in the center of the graph.

   Synonymesaggregatebunchbundleclustercollectcongregategathergroup

   Antonymesdispersedividescatterseparatespread

3. Form a lump or massB2informal

   To cause something to form into a lump or thick mass.

   Former une masse

   • The flour clumped together when I added water.
   • Don't clump the clothes together; separate them by color.
   • The paint clumped on the brush, making it hard to apply.

   Synonymesagglomerateagglutinatebunchcakeclotclusterlump

   Antonymesdispersescatterseparatespread