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Definition clay in American English

clay noun

[uncountable] noun
/kleɪ/
1

a type of heavy wet dirt that becomes hard when it is baked in a kiln (=oven), used for making cups, plates, and other objects

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clay pots

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2

a soft, usually colored substance that can be pressed or rolled into any shape, usually used by children

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3

a hard surface made from clay on which tennis is played

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Definition clay in American English