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cumbrous

adjective

Difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

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Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
S
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
14

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adjective

  1. Difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

    “A cumbersome piece of machinery”

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A cumbersome piece of machinery
Cumbrous protective clothing

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