Clods Meaning in English
word · lemma: clod
Definition
Clods are lumps or chunks of earth or clay, usually formed when soil is dug or turned. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is dull or clumsy, but this is less common.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in agricultural or gardening contexts; 'clods of earth' is a common phrase. Rarely, 'clod' means a dull-witted or clumsy person (insult, slightly old-fashioned). Not commonly used in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
The farmer broke up the clods in the field before planting seeds.
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Heavy rain made the soil stick together in large clods.
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She stepped on dry clods while walking through the garden.
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Kids love to throw clods at each other just for fun.
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After digging, my boots were covered with sticky clods of earth.
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Stop being such clods—you’re tracking mud everywhere!
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