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clay

/kleɪ/

claynoun

clays

Translations

глина

The artist used clay to sculpt a beautiful statue.

Художник использовал глину, чтобы вылепить красивую статую.

Additional translations

глиняный материал

глиняная почва

Definitions

A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated silicates of aluminum, used for making bricks, pottery, etc.

The artist molded the clay into a beautiful vase.

A hardening or non-hardening material used in modeling and sculpting.

The children enjoyed playing with the colorful modeling clay.

The human body as opposed to the spirit or soul.

The poet often referred to the body as mere clay, emphasizing the soul's importance.

A tennis court with a clay surface, or the clay surface itself.

Rafael Nadal is almost unbeatable on clay.

Synonyms

clayverb

clayed

Past Simple

clayed

Past Participle

claying

Gerund

Definitions

To cover, treat, or plug with clay.

Workers clayed the kiln walls to improve heat retention.

clayadjective

/kleɪ/

Used attributively to indicate something made of, containing, or resembling clay; generally non-gradable.

Definitions

Made of, containing, or resembling clay.

The gardener avoided planting roses in the heavy clay soil.

Relating to or designating a tennis court that has a clay surface.

The clay season culminates with the French Open.

clayproper noun

Definitions

A surname originating from an occupational name for someone who worked with clay.

Henry Clay served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

A male given name transferred from the surname.

Clay starred in the indie film that premiered last night.