Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clod
noun
/klÉ’d/
Definition
A clod is a lump or mass of earth or clay. It can also refer to a foolish or awkward person.
Examples
- The gardener tossed the clod of dirt aside.
- He’s such a clod; he tripped over his own feet!
Meaning
The term ‘clod’ typically describes a big, solid piece of soil. It can also be used informally to describe someone who is not very bright or is clumsy.
Synonyms
- lump
- chunk
- dunce
