HyperDic: lumbering

English > 2 senses of the word lumbering:
NOUNactlumberingthe trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber / timber / timber
ADJECTIVEalllumbering, heavy, ponderousslow and laborious because of weight
lumbering > pronunciation
Soundslah'mberihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > lumbering: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningSlow and laborious because of weight.
Example "moved with a lumbering sag-bellied trot"
Synonymsheavy, ponderous
Broaderheavy-footed(of movement) lacking ease or lightness
Spanishgrave, pesado, torpe
English > lumbering: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber / timber / timber.
Broadertrade, craftThe skilled practice of a practical occupation

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