bump

US /bʌmp/

UK /bʌmp/

1.

a sudden, forceful blow or impact

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I felt a sudden bump as the car hit the pothole.

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The child fell and got a big bump on his head.

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jolt knock thump lump swelling

1.

to hit or knock something, especially accidentally

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I accidentally bumped into him at the store.

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Be careful not to bump your head on the low ceiling.

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hit strike collide knock

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bump into bump off speed bump bump up goose bumps