tump
Americannoun
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a small mound, hill, or rise of ground.
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a clump of grass, shrubs, or trees, especially rising from a swamp or bog.
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a heap or stack, as a haystack.
noun
Etymology
Origin of tump
First recorded in 1580–90; of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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Wait to see if she was going to tump over.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
That’s why she use her walker—so she don’t get dizzy and tump over.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
At this moment two men swung up the river trail, bending to the broad tump lines that crossed the tops of their heads.
From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward
"I did not think you were going to bring too much but I brought along some dunnage bags and tump lines."
From Bob Hunt in Canada by Orton, George W.
With a tump line over his forehead, he moved ahead, apparently little concerned about the weight of his load.
From Bob Hunt in Canada by Orton, George W.
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