clay Synonyms
Another word for clay
• noun (Context 1)
A stiff, sticky fine-grained earth, typically yellow, red, or bluish-gray in color, that can be molded when wet and is dried and baked to make bricks, pottery, and ceramics.
"The artisan molded the wet argil into a beautiful vase before placing it in the kiln."
• noun (Context 2)
A tennis court surface made of crushed shale, stone, or brick.
"Rafael Nadal is famous for his exceptional dominance on clay court."
• noun (Context 3)
The substance of the human body; mortal flesh.
"The poet wrote of the soul escaping its mortal flesh to find peace in the afterlife."
• verb (Context 4)
To treat, cover, or mix with clay (especially to improve soil or waterproof a surface).
"The agricultural engineers clayed the sandy soil to improve its moisture retention."
Opposites of clay
The opposite of clay shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: