lumper

See also: Lumper

English

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ʌmpə(r)

Etymology 1

Noun

lumper (plural lumpers)

  1. The viviparous eelpout.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

lump +‎ -er

Noun

lumper (plural lumpers)

  1. An extra laborer hired to assist in the loading or unloading of a truck or a ship.
  2. (biology, linguistics) A scientist in one of various fields who prefers to keep categories such as species or dialects together in larger groups.
  3. (dialect) A militiaman.
Antonyms
  • (one who uses broad categories): splitter

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