clumper

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Something that forms clumps.

   • The clumper, MP, had no glucosyltransferase activity on the surface but did in the Golgi, while the non-clumper, HR, had it on the surface and not in the Golgi.
   • […] the same molecualr ^([sic]) weight as a clumper did not aggregate in broth (Fig. 4) .
2. 2

   A part of a device that is used for the formation of clumps.

   • This was then pumped up to an elevated tank and piped from there through a constant-level tank to the dropper tubes of the clumper placed in a row above the drum.
3. 3

   The larger claw of a lobster.

   • "Reckon he's getting on for five pounds," said Richard eagerly. "Look at the size of that clumper claw ! " The two asymmetric claws of the lobster were known as the pincher and the clumper, and the clumper was always bigger .
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   1. 4

      Synonym of clumpet (“floating piece of sea ice”).

      • All he wanted now was to rest a little; just to sit down awhile, behind a clumper, to stretch out his tormented legs, to lie back a few minutes.
   2. 5

      A heavy percussive noise, like that of heavy footfalls.

      • Anyone who paused for a moment in this wasteland would hear the everlasting, clump, clump, clump; clump, clumper, clumper-clump of heavy boots on raised boards.
   3. 6

      One who clumps

      One who clumps; one who walks with a clumping gait.

      • do you turn your toes out and walk on the inside of your feet to avoid discomfort? In other words, are you a clumper?
      • Must be a different guard, this clump-clumper, he thought, sitting up on the cot and rubbing the sleep from his eyes with the backs of his hands.
      • The clumper's identity was revealed. At least, it was revealed to me, this famed clumper and opener- of-doors being one who didn't himself have any idea who he really was.
   4. 7

      A heavy boot or shoe.

      • Men state that they much prefer the old 'clumper' boot for comfort.
      • It was now getting colder, so I opted for men's long woollen stockings and a very old pair of riding breeches, the Y clumper shoes and my oldest British Warm with an Irish flash sewn on it .
   5. 8

      A horse that comes from a heavy breed, such as a part-Clydesdale.

      • One of two such brought in during my visit was an unbroken seven-year-old mare of the clumper breed.
      • A bronco horse, well, you can generally just get one out of the mustering horses, long as he's got a bit of weight on him; a clumper sort of fella .
      • 'Right,' said Mick, 'she might have just a touch of clumper, but I agree she's worth a look.'
   6. 9

      To form into clumps or masses.

      • Vapours […] clumper'd in balls of clouds.
      • An' dere at evemen, I da goo, A-hoppèn auver ghiates an' bars, By twinklen light o' winter stars, When snow da clumper to my shoe;
      • […] then let it cool, and put in the Camphire and four ounces of Venice turpentine drop by drop, lest it clumper, stirring it continually, then make it up into Rolls, and do with it to the pleasure of God , and health of man.
   7. 10

      To move heavily

      To move heavily; to clomp or clump.

      • The palms of TV looked especially welcome as the plane clumpered down on a hazy tarmac in a greenish, weedy field.
      • As the tired horse clumpered into Dark, I ate the wursttail, arranged bread, butter and milk for pastor, so he not need to go to bed hungry.
      • The soft tumbling patter of four-footed steps clumpered up behind the girl and the hobgoblin, and Chester walked up and sat between them, watching the bitter, bouncing boy.
   8. 11

      To make a clumping noise.

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