Kilo Lingo

/kleɪ/

Line drawing of clay
Coloured illustration of clay
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Translation

Heavy, sticky earth that becomes hard when dry and is used to make pots and bricks.

Word origin

From Old English claeg, meaning sticky earth.

Origin
Old English
Root
claeg

Examples

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Clay is soft earth you can shape with your hands.

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Clay becomes hard and strong when it is heated.

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Wet clay is thick and sticky, like heavy mud.

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This word is part of lesson 50.