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clodhopper

mastery

/ˈklɑdˌhɑpɚ/noun

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Which meaning of 'clodhopper' best matches its use in the sentence?

All guess-work exploits shrivel up a good yard, or sometimes two, when brought to the measure, and the champion of the county dwindles into a clumsy clod-hopper.