Clod

usgb/klɑːd/
noun

A lump or chunk of earth or clay.

The farmer broke up the clods of earth with a rake.
Visual representation of "clod" - A lump or chunk of earth or clay

Often appears as...

  • lump of clod
  • breaking up a clod
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Natural context

Use 'clod' to describe soil or clay in farming or gardening contexts.

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He picked up a large clod of soil to examine it more closely.
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Hard, dry earth

'Clod' often implies that the earth or clay is in a hard, dry condition.

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Dry clods crumbled under his boots as he walked.
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Negative metaphor

Used metaphorically, 'clod' can imply something is dull or lumpish.

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The sculpture looked like a mere clod of clay without form.
Visual representation of the word "Clod"

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