lumber

Definition

  • verb: to move in a slow or awkward way
  • verb: to move ponderously
  • verb: to clutter with or as if with lumber
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: encumber, rumble, refuse

Examples

  • His classmates 'lumbered' him 'with' [=saddled him with] an unfortunate nickname.

  • had a clearout of all his old 'lumber' and finally got rid of it

  • a big, 'lumbering' [=slow and awkward] bureaucracy

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I have a string of tools all ready to put to work. I can load a rig onto trucks and have them here in a week. I have business connections, so I can get the lumber for the derricks. Such things go by friendship in a rush like this. And this is why I can guarantee to start drilling (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood