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lumper Definition

lumper (lumpər)

noun

a laborer who helps to load and unload ships; longshoreman

Etymology: lump, + -er

lumper Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • employ: Gabriel Franks was a master lumper employed by the Marine Police Office.

Noun used with modifier

  • coal: The coal lumpers gradually disappeared as ships turned over to oil.

Browse dictionary entries near lumper

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  3. lumpectomy
  4. lump-sum payment
  5. lump sum
  6. lump
  7. lummox
  8. luminous flux
  9. luminous energy
  10. luminous
  1. lumpfish
  2. lumpish
  3. lumpy
  4. lumpy jaw
  5. Lunéville
  6. Luna
  7. luna moth
  8. lunacy
  9. lunar
  10. lunar caustic