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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

  • (..) Yes. Except that they're welded in. What we need is a controlled expolsion. We need a container to direct the blast my clay pipe should service that ambition I rather wish you hadn't done that, Irene. On the twelfth chime, I will summon the dark powers. All of those who are with (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes
  • (..) Oh and constable, you could do worse than to check the ground under the rear window for any signs of footprints data, data, data. I can not make bricks without clay. Charles? Was it in the cupboard or the pantry. It was in the pantry, sir. I don't know what to make of this. Wxcellent work. (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes