Claude

[ klawd; French klohd ]

noun

1. Albert, 1899–1983, U.S. biologist, born in Belgium: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1974.
2. Also Claud. a male given name: from a Roman family name meaning “lame.”

Claude

/ klɔːd; klod /

noun

1. ClaudeAlbert18981983MUSBelgianSCIENCE: biologist Albert. 1898–1983, US cell biologist, born in Belgium: shared the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine (1974) for work on microsomes and mitochondria

Example Sentences

The Big East’s most improved player a year ago, Claude exploded onto the scene last season as a do-everything combo guard at Xavier, averaging 16.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

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There aren’t many other options for Musselman but to rely heavily on Claude, who is the only natural lead guard on the Trojans’ roster.

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But while he has proven able to score, especially at the rim, Claude has yet to prove he can be a consistent outside shooter.

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Claude’s command of USC’s offense has certainly been impressive in the early going — he had five assists and zero turnovers in an exhibition win over Gonzaga.

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On any given day, Thomas has the passing ability to spell Claude as the point guard or, with his skills on the glass, step in as the center in a small-ball lineup.

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