clay: Meaning and Definition of

clay

1. a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated silicates of aluminum: used for making bricks, pottery, etc.
2. earth; mud.
3. earth, esp. regarded as the material from which the human body was formed.
4. the human body, esp. as distinguished from the spirit or soul; the flesh.
5. human character as estimated according to fineness of constitution, endowments, etc.: The saints and heroes seem of a different clay from most of us.

1. to treat or mix with clay; cover, daub, or fill with clay.
2. to filter through clay.

clay

1. a lusterless serge having a rough texture. Also called

Clay

1. (Charlotte Monica Braeme), 1836–84, English author: originator of a long series of romantic novels.
2. 1810–1903, U.S. antislavery leader and diplomat.
3. original name of
4. 1777–1852, U.S. statesman and orator.
5. 1897–1978, U.S. general.
6. a male given name.