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Vocabulary Entry
clay
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A natural, earthy material that retains its shape when molded and can be dried and fired to produce a hard, durable substance.
Example Sentences
"The potter used clay to create beautiful vases."
"Children love to play with modeling clay."
"The construction workers used clay to make bricks for the new building."
V
verb
To shape or mold a material, especially clay, into a particular form.
Example Sentences
"She decided to clay the sculpture for the art exhibit."
"He learned how to clay pottery during the workshop."
"The artist will clay the model before casting it in bronze."
A
adjective
Pertaining to or resembling clay; having a soft, pliable texture.
Example Sentences
"The artist appreciated the clay texture of the material."
"His hands were covered in a clay residue from the project."
"The clay-like substance was easy to mold into shapes."