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Definition of clod

clod

/klɑːd/
clod
Adverb:cloddishly
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Plural:clods
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Adjective:cloddish
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clod Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A compact lump of earth, soil, or clay.

Example

"The farmer broke up the heavy clods of dry soil with a garden hoe before planting the seeds."

2

A stupid, clumsy, or insensitive person.

Example

"She was frustrated by the uncultured clod who kept interrupting the chamber music performance."

3

A cut of beef taken from the lower part of the animal's shoulder or neck.

Example

"The butcher recommended slow-braising the beef clod for several hours to make the meat tender."

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• Rhymes for clod

• Nearby Words

clockwatching
clockwise
clockwork
clod
clodhead
clog
clogging

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late Middle English as a variant of 'clot', derived from Old English 'clot' meaning a round mass or lump.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clod
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