adjective

lumbering

Lumbering (adjective) means moving in a slow, heavy, and clumsy way. Example: “The lumbering truck struggled up the steep hill.”

adjective

Moving in a slow, heavy, and clumsy way.

"The lumbering truck struggled up the steep hill."

noun

The industry or work of felling trees for timber.

"Lumbering was once the main industry in the valley."

How to use lumbering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes heavy, slow movement, or refers to the logging industry.

Common pairings

lumbering gait lumbering industry

Word forms

more lumbering comparative, lumberings plural, most lumbering superlative

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Rhymes for lumbering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lumbering” mean?

The word “lumbering” means moving in a slow, heavy, and clumsy way. In plain terms, describes heavy, slow movement, or refers to the logging industry.

How do you use “lumbering” in a sentence?

Here is “lumbering” used in a sentence: “The lumbering truck struggled up the steep hill.”

What part of speech is “lumbering”?

Depending on how it is used, “lumbering” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “lumbering” have?

“Lumbering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving in a slow, heavy, and clumsy way.