bump

noun, verb30 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

a strong impact that makes a lot of noise

usually used in the plural 'goosebumps'

a raised, red area on the skin, often from an insect bite or allergy

a painful or unpleasant-looking lump

used ironically to mean a large or severe bump

a raised area on a road to make traffic go slower

to collide with something or someone by mistake

to collide with something or someone with little force

indicates the location of the lump (e.g., on the head)

indicates the location of the lump (e.g., in the road)

minor injuries, such as swellings and discolored skin

describes landing or stopping suddenly and forcefully

endure an impact, especially in sports or accidents

to drive over a raised part of a surface

often used figuratively to mean resolving problems or difficulties

can also mean to meet someone unexpectedly

to hit a part of your body on an object

to hit something while moving