Lumbering
Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
Lumbering (adj)
- Moving slowly and heavily, as if it is difficult to change speed or direction.
- Moving in a way that looks awkward, with large movements and little control.
- Developing or changing slowly, with little speed or improvement over time.
Lumbering (verb)
- To move slowly and heavily, often taking up space and changing direction with difficulty.
Examples
- The cart lumbered down the hallway with heavy wheels.
- The crowd lumbered forward when the doors opened.
Lumbering (adjective)
Examples
- The lumbering truck moved through the narrow street.
- A lumbering machine crossed the yard with loud noise.