Meaning of the word lumbering in English

What does lumbering mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lumbering

US /ˈlʌm.bər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈlʌm.bər.ɪŋ/
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Adjective

moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way

Example:
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The elephant walked with a lumbering gait.
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A large, lumbering truck blocked the road.

Noun

the action of moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way

Example:
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The bear's lumbering through the forest was surprisingly quiet.
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We watched the old man's slow lumbering up the stairs.