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

  • (..) what'cha want, Big Daddy. – Yes… I can see that. Uh… What's the name of that pecker-wood boy from town that works with the glass? His mama work over at the lumber yard. – Oh, you mean Jerry. – That's the boy's name, Jerry! You know Jerry, don't you sugar? – Yes 'em, Big Daddy. (..)
    2012 Django Unchained