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clod

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1. clod - Noun

2. clod - Verb

Meaning

A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay.

That which is earthy and of little relative value, as the body of man in comparison with the soul.

A dull, gross, stupid fellow; a dolt

A part of the shoulder of a beef creature, or of the neck piece near the shoulder. See Illust. of Beef.

To collect into clods, or into a thick mass; to coagulate; to clot; as, clodded gore. See Clot.

To pelt with clods.

To throw violently; to hurl.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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In my case Pilgrim's Progress consisted in my having to climb down a thousand ladders until I could reach out my hand to the little clod of earth that I am. Carl Jung

Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art. Charles McCabe

I am nothing - a will-o'-the-wisp at your service - a clod of vivified dust whom its progenitors christened Amos Midwinter. I have no possession but my name, and no calling but that of philosopher. Naked I came from the earth, and naked I will return to it. John Buchan

The true joy of life is being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one ... being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown to the scrap heap ... being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish clod of ailments and grievances. George Bernard Shaw

Water does run, but blood does clod. Bajan Proverb

a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder Source: Internet

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