clump

Example Sentences

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It was nearly dusk when he got lucky and found a clump of pignuts.

From Literature

Researchers also observed brain inflammation and an abnormal buildup of alpha-synuclein, a protein that forms clumps in the brains of people with Parkinson's.

From Science Daily

Shortly after, as the clock ticked, Smith clumped an ugly flat kick out on the full as he looked for Roebuck on a low-percentage play.

From BBC

Whether the incoming object was a solid rock like the marble or a looser clump of dust, the boulders on the asteroid's surface shaped the incoming material into the distinctive fan patterns.

From Science Daily

When the case finally went to trial in 2015, one surprisingly small piece of evidence played a critical role: a tiny clump of moss.

From Science Daily