lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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protrude -
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.
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gully -
A water-worn ravine
On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.
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crisp -
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.
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crater -
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).
The moon’s surface is covered in countless craters from ancient collisions.
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chunk -
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.
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gaping -
A wide open and very large hole.
The prisoners use dynamite to blast through the prison wall, and they escaped through the gaping hole that resulted.
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clump -
A compacted mass or lump of something
Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.
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cluster -
To stand or be positioned close together in a group.
Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.
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intertwined -
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.
The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.
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dovetail -
To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.
The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.
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crust -
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.
