Meaning of the word clod in English

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clod

US /klɑːd/
UK /klɒd/

Noun

1.

a lump of earth or clay

Example:
The farmer broke up the large clods of soil with his hoe.
After the rain, the garden was full of wet, heavy clods.
2.

a stupid person

Example:
He felt like a complete clod for forgetting his wife's birthday.
Only a real clod would make such a silly mistake.