Claying

/ˈkleɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of clay; the act of working with clay, coating with clay, or treating with clay.

Etymology

From 'clay' with the gerund/present participle suffix '-ing,' describing the action of using or processing clay.

Kelly Says

In historical pottery and brick manufacturing, 'claying' as a specific step—tempering clay with water and additives—determined whether the final product would be strong or crumbly.

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