clump
noun
a small, close group or cluster, especially of trees or other plants.
clumping
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present participleof clump.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Satellite imagery shows thunderstorms clumping together to form Tropical Storm Isaias.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
"There are different tribes of people in every age group, but when you get older, people start clumping you together with other stereotypes," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Roman will help scientists measure that small clumping for the first time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Pairing these metal oxides with a conductive carbon network improves electron movement and prevents the particles from clumping together, which is a frequent issue in conventional base metal catalysts.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 11, 2025
On Hull Street he heard the staves of the town watch and the feet of the watchmen clumping on cobbles.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
