noun
Refers to a small, often rounded mass of a substance, such as a lump of clay, a knob of butter, or a blob of paint. Not typically used for very tiny particles.
粘土の小塊を手のひらで丸めた。
I rolled a small lump of clay in my palm.
パン生地にバターの小塊をいくつか加える。
Add several small knobs of butter to the bread dough.