clod
a lump or mass, especially of earth or clay.
a stupid person; blockhead; dolt.
earth; soil.
something of lesser dignity or value, as the body as contrasted with the soul: this corporeal clod.
a part of a shoulder of beef.
Origin of clod
1Other words for clod
Other words from clod
- clod·di·ly, adverb
- clod·di·ness, noun
- clodlike, adjective
- cloddy, adjective
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How to use clod in a sentence
The most skilful in this exercise are some species of baboons, which can hurl branches, stones, or hard clods with much dexterity.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisA rattle of clods and small rocks fell from their high flight into the sweet air of a mountain sunset.
Cabin Fever | B. M. BowerA garden roller for digging the earth and crushing clods is easily made of the following material: One round piece of wood, 10 in.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousI started to throw clods and sticks at the colts to drive them away, and that started the turkey gobbler swearing at me.
The Red Cow and Her Friends | Peter McArthurScarce had he done so, when the clods began to move, and the points of spears appeared above the ground.
Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls | James Johonnot
British Dictionary definitions for clod
/ (klɒd) /
a lump of earth or clay
earth, esp when heavy or in hard lumps
Also called: clodpole, clod poll, clodpate a dull or stupid person
a cut of beef taken from the shoulder
Origin of clod
1Derived forms of clod
- cloddy, adjective
- cloddish, adjective
- cloddishly, adverb
- cloddishness, noun
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