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Definition lumber in British English

lumber verb

verb
/ˈlʌmbə(r)/
1

to give someone a job or responsibility that they do not want

Example

I'm sorry you've been lumbered with all the dirty jobs.

Synonyms and related words
entrust saddle with shift
2

to walk slowly because of being large and heavy

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
Definition lumber in British English