GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

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   Lump , n. [Cf. OD. lompe piece, mass. Cf. Lunch.]
    A small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; as, a lump of coal; a lump of iron ore. “ A lump of cheese.” Piers Plowman. “ This lump of clay.”
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   A mass or aggregation of things.
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   (Firearms) A projection beneath the breech end of a gun barrel.
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   In the lump, In a lump, the whole together; in gross.
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   They may buy them in the lump.
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   -- Lump coal, coal in large lumps; -- the largest size brought from the mine. -- Lump sum, (a) a gross sum without a specification of items; as, to award a lump sum in satisfaction of all claims and damages. (b) a single sum paid once in satisfaction of a claim, as contrasted with the alternate choice of several payments over a period of time; -- sometimes allowed, e.g., as an alternative to periodical pension payments for a lifetime.
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   Lump, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lumped ; p. pr. & vb. n. Lumping.]
   To throw into a mass; to unite in a body or sum without distinction of particulars.
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   The expenses ought to be lumped together.
   Ayliffe.
   
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   To take in the gross; to speak of collectively.
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   Not forgetting all others, . . . whom for brevity, but out of no resentment to you, I lump all together.
   Sterne.
   
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   To get along with as one can, although displeased; as, if he doesn't like it, he can lump it. [Low]
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