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.
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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.
Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art.
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.
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.
Water does run, but blood does clod.
a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder