clods

[klɒdz]

clods Definition

  • 1a lump of earth or clay
  • 2a stupid or clumsy person

Using clods: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clods" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The farmer dug up clods of dirt from the field.

  • Example

    He's such a clod, always tripping over his own feet.

  • Example

    The clods of clay were used to make pottery.

clods Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clods

Phrases with clods

  • a lump of soil or dirt

    Example

    The gardener removed the clod of earth from the plant's roots.

  • a lump of clay used for pottery or sculpture

    Example

    The artist molded the clod of clay into a beautiful vase.

  • awkward or clumsy in movement

    Example

    His clod hopping dance moves drew laughter from the audience.

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Summary: clods in Brief

The term 'clods' [klɒdz] refers to lumps of earth or clay, as well as to stupid or clumsy people. Examples include 'The farmer dug up clods of dirt from the field.' and 'He's such a clod, always tripping over his own feet.' Phrases like 'clod of earth' and 'clod of clay' denote specific types of lumps, while 'clod hopping' describes awkward or clumsy movement.