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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.”Shak.1913 Webster
- A mass or aggregation of things.1913 Webster
- (Firearms) A projection beneath the breech end of a gun barrel.1913 Webster
In the lump, In a lump, the whole together; in gross.
1913 WebsterThey may buy them in the lump.
Addison.-- 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.
1913 Webster
- 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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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.1913 Webster
The expenses ought to be lumped together.
Ayliffe.1913 Webster - To take in the gross; to speak of collectively.1913 Webster
Not forgetting all others, . . . whom for brevity, but out of no resentment to you, I lump all together.
Sterne.1913 Webster - To get along with as one can, although displeased; as, if he doesn't like it, he can lump it. [Low]1913 Webster
- To throw into a mass; to unite in a body or sum without distinction of particulars.