potter's clay

potter's clay
noun
clay that does not contain any iron; used in making pottery or for modeling
Syn: ↑potter's earth
Hypernyms: ↑clay
Hyponyms: ↑slip

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noun
: a clay used or suitable for use by potters

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a clay, suitably plastic and free of iron and other impurities, for use by potters.
[1610-20]

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potter's clay,
clay that is free or nearly free from iron, suitable for making pottery.

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  • Potter's clay — Potter Pot ter, n. [Cf. F. potier.] 1. One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels. Ps. ii. 9. [1913 Webster] The potter heard, and stopped his wheel. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] 2. One who hawks crockery or earthenware. [Prov. Eng.] De… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Potter's clay — Clay Clay (kl[=a]), n. [AS. cl[=ae]g; akin to LG. klei, D. klei, and perh. to AS. cl[=a]m clay, L. glus, gluten glue, Gr. gloio s glutinous substance, E. glue. Cf. {Clog}.] 1. A soft earth, which is plastic, or may be molded with the hands,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • potter's clay — noun a) The clay used by a potter. And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided. b) (Bible) A person or people created and shaped by God. In that …   Wiktionary

  • potter's clay — noun Date: 15th century a plastic clay suitable for making pottery called also potter s earth …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • potter's clay — a clay, suitably plastic and free of iron and other impurities, for use by potters. [1610 20] * * * …   Universalium

  • Potter — Pot ter, n. [Cf. F. potier.] 1. One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels. Ps. ii. 9. [1913 Webster] The potter heard, and stopped his wheel. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] 2. One who hawks crockery or earthenware. [Prov. Eng.] De Quincey.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Potter wasp — Potter Pot ter, n. [Cf. F. potier.] 1. One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels. Ps. ii. 9. [1913 Webster] The potter heard, and stopped his wheel. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] 2. One who hawks crockery or earthenware. [Prov. Eng.] De… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Potter's asthma — Potter Pot ter, n. [Cf. F. potier.] 1. One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels. Ps. ii. 9. [1913 Webster] The potter heard, and stopped his wheel. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] 2. One who hawks crockery or earthenware. [Prov. Eng.] De… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Potter's field — Potter Pot ter, n. [Cf. F. potier.] 1. One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels. Ps. ii. 9. [1913 Webster] The potter heard, and stopped his wheel. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] 2. One who hawks crockery or earthenware. [Prov. Eng.] De… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Potter's ore — Potter Pot ter, n. [Cf. F. potier.] 1. One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels. Ps. ii. 9. [1913 Webster] The potter heard, and stopped his wheel. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] 2. One who hawks crockery or earthenware. [Prov. Eng.] De… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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