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lump  /lʌmp/

      1.      a solid piece of something that does not have a regular shape
      lump of:

      a lump of metal/coal/concrete

      a lump of cheese/butter/meat
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         1.            a.            a solid piece of sugar with a square shape
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         2.            b.            a solid piece in a substance that should be smooth or liquid

            Stir the sauce to get rid of any lumps.
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      2      a small hard part on or under your skin that is caused by illness or injury
      lump in:

      Doctors found a lump in her breast.
      lump on:

      There was a lump on my head where the ball hit me.
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   3.           informal someone who is lazy or stupid
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         1.            a.            someone, especially a child, who is heavy
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4. phrase :      a lump in your throat
      the feeling you get in your throat when you are going to cry

5. lumpy chocolate