clump
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• noun
A compacted mass or lump of something, especially of earth, hair, or dry ingredients.
"She used a whisk to break up the stubborn clump of flour in the batter."
A small, closely grouped cluster of trees, bushes, or plants growing together.
"The hikers rested in the shade of a dense clump of birch trees."
The sound of heavy, dull footsteps.
"They heard the familiar clump of work boots coming up the wooden porch steps."
• verb
To form into or gather into compact masses or tightly packed clusters.
"Without an anti-caking agent, the powdered sugar tends to clump in humid weather."
To walk with a heavy, noisy, or awkward tread.
"The tired hikers clumped into the cabin with mud caked on their boots."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Dating back to the late 16th century, the word was likely borrowed from Middle Low German 'klump' or Middle Dutch 'clompe', meaning a lump or block, sharing Germanic roots with 'club' and 'clot'.