Definition of lumper Lumper

/lʌˈmpɚ/ - [lumper] - lump•er

We found 9 definitions of lumper from 4 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: lumpers

lumper - a taxonomist who classifies organisms into large groups on the basis of major characteristics
  taxonomer, taxonomist, systematist a biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behavior
lumper - a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
  stevedore, loader, longshoreman, docker, dockhand, dock worker, dockworker, dock-walloper
  laborer, labourer, manual laborer, jack someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lumper (Noun)
    The European eelpout; -- called also lumpen.
  • lumper (Noun)
    Extra labor hired by a trucking company to assist a driver and/or customer unloading or loading a truck.
  • lumper (Noun)
    A scientist in one of various fields who prefers to keep categories such as species or dialects together in larger groups.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lumper (n.)
    The European eelpout; -- called also lumpen.
  • lumper (n.)
    One who lumps.
  • lumper (n.)
    A laborer who is employed to load or unload vessels when in harbor.

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