26984 words

bumpers

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
a horizontal bar along the lower front and lower back part of a motor vehicle to help protect it if there is an accident:

Examples:

He crashed into the van, denting its bumper.
The car has a sticker on its rear bumper.
2
in cricket, an occasion when the ball is bowled (= thrown) so that it hits the ground and moves quickly up towards the head or upper body of the batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball):

Examples:

He was hit on the head by a bumper that he ducked into.
The bowler was warned for bowling too many bumpers in the over.
3
larger in amount than usual:

Examples:

bumper crop Farmers have reported a bumper crop this year.
Shareholders received a bumper dividend payout.
4
a bar at the front and back of the body of a motor vehicle that keeps it from being damaged when hit
5

Examples:

Farmers expect a bumper corn crop this year.
6
producing much more than usual:

Examples:

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