01 n. A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay.
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A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay.“The earth that casteth up from the plow a great clod, is not so good as that which casteth up a smaller clod.” — Bacon.
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The ground; the earth; a spot of earth or turf.“The clod Where once their sultan's horse has trod.” — Swift.
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That which is earthy and of little relative value, as the body of man in comparison with the soul.“This cold clod of clay which we carry about with us.” — T. Burnet.
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A dull, gross, stupid fellow; a dolt
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A part of the shoulder of a beef creature, or of the neck piece near the shoulder. See Illust. of Beef. See: Beef