clay

simple noun19 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

Describes clay that is pliable and easy to shape.

Refers to dense, tightly packed clay soil, often difficult to cultivate.

Refers to clay with very small particles, often used for pottery or ceramics.

Clay specifically prepared for use in sculpture and modeling. 'Modelling' is BrE, 'modeling' is AmE.

A fine white clay (kaolin) used in making porcelain and china.

The art or activity of making models from clay. 'Modelling' is BrE, 'modeling' is AmE.

A hollow container used to give shape to liquid or pliable material such as clay. 'Mould' is BrE, 'mold' is AmE.

An shapeless piece or mass of clay.

Used to describe something existing or growing within clay soil.

Indicates that clay is the material of an object.

Describes the action of creating an object using clay.

'Mould' is BrE, 'mold' is AmE.

Describes the action of shaping an object from clay.

Specifically means to flatten the clay into a sheet.

The more technical term used in pottery.