clump Definition

clump
noun

1. A group or cluster of something, eg trees, plants or people standing close together.

Thesaurus: bunch, cluster, bundle, mass.
2. A dull heavy sound, eg of treading feet.
3. A shapeless mass.

Example: a clump of weeds

verb clumped, clumping

intr
1. To walk with a heavy tread.
tr & intr
2. To form into clumps.

Etymology: 16c: related to Dutch klompe lump or mass.