clay
/kleɪ/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
柔らかく湿った土の素材で、焼くと固くなり、鍋や茶碗を作るのに使われる。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“美術の授業で粘土で小さな茶碗を作りました。”
“粘土は手に触れると冷たくて滑らかです。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
Related Words
Synonyms:
mudpottery material
Word Family:
clayeyclay potclay soil