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Clay
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Simple meaning
What does Clay mean?
Clay is soft earth that can be shaped.
Dictionary definition
a soft, sticky earth material that can be shaped and hardened.
Example sentences
Clay in a sentence
easy
We shaped the clay into a bowl.
medium
The artist used clay to make a small sculpture.
hard
Wet clay is easy to shape, but it becomes firm after it dries or is fired.
Synonyms
Words like Clay
earthClay is a kind of earth material.
modeling materialA material used for shaping objects.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stoneStone is hard and not easily shaped like soft clay.
sandSand is loose and grainy, unlike sticky clay.
Word family
Clay word family
Base word
clay
noun
clay
Base form.
adjective
clayey
Containing or like clay.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does clay mean?
Clay is a soft earth material that can be shaped into things.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest in meaning to clay?
Clay can be used as a modeling material for art and pottery.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses clay correctly?
Clay can be shaped into objects such as cups or bowls.
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