clay
Translation
clay
Examples
She made a small pot from clay.
She made a small pot from clay.
The soil here is mostly heavy clay.
The soil here is mostly heavy clay.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of stiff, sticky earth from the ground Pottery is made from clay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mud, soil, earth
Etymology
From Old English 'clǣg', meaning 'sticky substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'playing' with 'clay' to make pots and figures.