Pronunciation: /klɑd/

Definitions of clod

noun a stupid or dull person

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer picked up a clod of dirt from the field.

A2 The children threw clods of mud at each other during recess.

B1 The gardener used a hoe to break up the clods of soil in the garden.

B2 After the heavy rain, the road was covered in clods of mud.

C1 The archaeologist carefully examined the clod of earth for any hidden artifacts.

C2 The construction worker used a shovel to remove the clods of clay from the excavation site.

Examples of clod in a Sentence

formal The farmer picked up a clod of dirt to examine the soil quality.

informal I accidentally stepped on a clod of mud and got my shoe dirty.

slang Don't be such a clod, you need to think before you act.

figurative His mind was like a clod, unable to grasp the complexity of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of clod

past tense

clodded

plural

clods

comparative

cloddier

superlative

cloddiest

present tense

clods

future tense

will clod

perfect tense

have clodded

continuous tense

is clodding

singular

clod

positive degree

clod

infinitive

to clod

gerund

clodding

participle

clodded

Origin and Evolution of clod

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'clod' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'clod' meaning lump of earth or clay.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clod' has evolved to also refer to a lump or mass of something soft or sticky, not just limited to earth or clay.