SportsAugust 26, 2026

lumbered

LUM-berd

Definition

To move in a slow, heavy, awkward, or clumsy way.

Etymology

The word is of uncertain origin, likely appearing in Middle English as 'lombard', perhaps related to the name 'Lombard' due to the association of money lenders with heavy, cumbersome goods or assets.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Manny Machado's heavy, labored run around the bases as he attempted to reach home plate before the catcher's tag.

Padres shut out Pirates to salvage series finale

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