This is the 5310th most frequent Dutch word.
klum
The Dutch word "klum" does not appear to have a clear definition in standard Dutch; it may be a typo or a regional term.
Here, 'klum' is used figuratively to describe an amorphous mass or lump of an object, in this case, wool.
Ik zag een klum van wol in de hoek van de kamer.
I saw a lump of wool in the corner of the room.
In this sentence, 'klum' is employed metaphorically to denote a mix or jumble of abstract concepts like emotions and ideas.
Zijn gedachten waren een klum van emoties en ideeën.
His thoughts were a jumble of emotions and ideas.
'Klum' here is utilized literally to describe a lump of dough formed by bakers, suggesting a tangible, physical object.