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clay

Definition

  • noun: a heavy, sticky material from the earth that is made into different shapes and that becomes hard when it is baked or dried
  • noun: an earthy material that is plastic when moist but hard when fired, that is composed mainly of fine particles of hydrous aluminum silicates and other minerals, and that is used for brick, tile, and pottery
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: argil, cloam, clunch

Examples

  • a former political leader who turned out to have 'feet of clay'

  • a 'clay' pot/pipe/tablet

  • a 'claylike' substance

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) No. He did not. So. You become a sculptor? It usually takes years of magic to sip into the clay, but up here it's... Makes someone to keep Moroes company. Help to clean up around the house. Getting some ideas what you are going to do with the place once it's yours? (..)
    2016 Warcraft