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clay

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/kleɪ/
Forms:clays
1

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

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Clay is a soft, natural material made from tiny particles of rocks and minerals. It becomes moldable when wet, making it ideal for shaping into different forms, and hardens when it dries or is baked. Clay is commonly used in pottery, bricks, tiles, and other construction materials. It is also used in making art, like sculptures, due to its ability to hold fine details. Clay is valued for its versatility and ability to be shaped into many different items while remaining strong and durable.

  • She shaped the wet clay into a bowl.
  • The artist used red clay for the sculpture.
  • The pottery was made from fine clay.
  • He molded the soft clay with his hands.
  • The clay hardened after being baked in the kiln.
2

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

Synonyms:
mud
3

the dead body of a human being

Synonyms:
remainscadaverstiffcorpse