clay

noun

ˈklā

often attributive

: an earthy material that is plastic when moist but hard when fired, that is composed mainly of fine particles of hydrous aluminum silicates and other minerals, and that is used for brick, tile, and pottery

specifically : soil composed chiefly of this material having particles less than a specified size

: earth, mud

: a substance that resembles clay in plasticity and is used for modeling

: the human body as distinguished from the spirit

: fundamental nature or character

the common clay

: clay court

clayey

ˈklā-ē

adjective

clayish

ˈklā-ish

adjective

claylike

ˈklā-ˌlīk

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Nadal leads on clay, thanks to those 14 French Open titles, at 91.3%, to 80.3% for Djokovic and 76.1% for Federer.

Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 Nadal has been around long enough that every player doing well on clay today seems to have grown up watching him.

Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 5 June 2022 Will experience reign supreme in this matchup, or will youth steal the show on the red clay?

Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 5 June 2022 It’s the pace of play on clay, per ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, that especially helps a player build defensive skills.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The Spanish legend was out of action for six weeks nursing a rib injury, and arrived in Madrid with little to no preparation on clay.

Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Images of the clay reconstruction were released Thursday showing the person's face at several angles.

Amy Simonson, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 Simpson’s first public art commission and largest project to date, Counterculture, features 12 hollow, concrete-clay forms supported by steel-gauge wire frames that stand approximately nine feet tall.

Chadd Scott, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The invitation, a handmade clay plate with the date, came with two vials of custom scents—one for Katja and one for Yolande—that were meant to be applied together to represent their union.

Nancy A. Ruhling, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	clayey
释义	clay noun ˈklā often attributive 1 a : an earthy material that is plastic when moist but hard when fired, that is composed mainly of fine particles of hydrous aluminum silicates and other minerals, and that is used for brick, tile, and pottery specifically : soil composed chiefly of this material having particles less than a specified size b : earth, mud 2 a : a substance that resembles clay in plasticity and is used for modeling b : the human body as distinguished from the spirit c : fundamental nature or character the common clay 3 : clay court clayey ˈklā-ē adjective clayish ˈklā-ish adjective claylike ˈklā-ˌlīk adjective Synonyms character colors complexion constitution genius nature personality self tone See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Nadal leads on clay, thanks to those 14 French Open titles, at 91.3%, to 80.3% for Djokovic and 76.1% for Federer. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 Nadal has been around long enough that every player doing well on clay today seems to have grown up watching him. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 5 June 2022 Will experience reign supreme in this matchup, or will youth steal the show on the red clay? Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 5 June 2022 It’s the pace of play on clay, per ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, that especially helps a player build defensive skills. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The Spanish legend was out of action for six weeks nursing a rib injury, and arrived in Madrid with little to no preparation on clay. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Images of the clay reconstruction were released Thursday showing the person's face at several angles. Amy Simonson, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 Simpson’s first public art commission and largest project to date, Counterculture, features 12 hollow, concrete-clay forms supported by steel-gauge wire frames that stand approximately nine feet tall. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The invitation, a handmade clay plate with the date, came with two vials of custom scents—one for Katja and one for Yolande—that were meant to be applied together to represent their union. Nancy A. Ruhling, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English clǣg; akin to Old High German klīwa bran, Latin gluten glue, Middle Greek glia First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing clay china clay clay court clay loam clay feet clay pigeon pipe clay potter's clay feet of clay clay mineral china clay clay court clay loam clay feet clay pigeon pipe clay potter's clay feet of clay clay mineral See More Kids Definition clay noun ˈklā 1 : an earthy material that is sticky and easily molded when wet and hard when baked 2 : a substance like clay that is used for modeling Biographical Definition Clay 1 of 2 biographical name (1) ˈklā Henry 1777–1852 American statesman and orator Clay 2 of 2 biographical name (2) Lucius Du Bignon du̇-ˈbin-yən 1897–1978 American general clayey adjective as in silty* Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance silty sandy loamy muddy dusty earthy earthlike
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clay

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Phrases Containing clay

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