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Definition of In a lump
In a lump Lump Lump, n. [Cf. OD. lompe piece, mass. Cf. Lunch.]
1. A small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or
shapeless mass; as, a lump of coal; a lump of iron ore. ``
A lump of cheese.' --Piers Plowman. `` This lump of
clay.' --Shak.
2. A mass or aggregation of things.
3. (Firearms) A projection beneath the breech end of a gun
barrel.
In the lump,
In a lump, the whole together; in gross.
They may buy them in the lump. --Addison.
Lump coal, coal in large lumps; -- the largest size brought
from the mine.
Lump sum, a gross sum without a specification of items; as,
to award a lump sum in satisfaction of all claims and
damages.
