Lump, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lumped p. pr. & vb. n. Lumping.]
1. To throw into a mass; to unite in a body or sum without distinction of particulars.
The expenses ought to be lumped together. --Ayliffe.
2. To take in the gross; to speak of collectively.
Not forgetting all others, . . . whom for brevity, but out of no resentment to you, I lump all together. --Sterne.
3. To get along with as one can, although displeased; as, if he doesn't like it, he can lump it. [Low]
2. Zool. The European eelpout; -- called also lumper.
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Lump·ing, a. Bulky; heavy.
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