Clay

usgb/kleɪ/
noun

A type of soil that feels sticky and hard when it's wet, and mostly used to make ceramics.

She used clay to make a beautiful pot.
Visual representation of "clay" - A type of soil that feels sticky and hard when it's wet, and mostly used to make ceramics.

Often appears as...

  • clay pot
  • clay surface
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Sticky Texture

Clay in soil can be recognized by its unique sticky feel when wet, distinguishing it from sand or silt.

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The garden's clay felt slippery after the rain.
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Pottery Material

Clay is a common material in pottery and sculpture, prized for its moldability when wet.

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The artist shaped the wet clay into a vase.
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Hard When Dry

When clay dries, it becomes very hard, which is ideal for creating lasting ceramic objects.

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Once the clay dries, it will be ready to fire in the kiln.
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