Meaning of the word lumbering in English
What does lumbering mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lumbering
US /ˈlʌm.bər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈlʌm.bər.ɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way
Example:
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The elephant walked with a lumbering gait.
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A large, lumbering truck blocked the road.
Noun
1.
the action of moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way
Example:
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The bear's lumbering through the forest was surprisingly quiet.
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We watched the old man's slow lumbering up the stairs.
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