# clays

Pronunciation: say "KLAYZ" /kleɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of clay. — plural of clay
   - Simple: Plural of clay. It is mostly used to talk about different kinds of clay.
   - _Potters often blend two clays to get the color and strength they want._
   - _The sailors packed their clays with tobacco and smoked on deck._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of clay. — third-person singular simple present indicative of clay
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of clay. Use it after he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _Each spring the gardener clays the light, sandy beds to help them hold moisture._
   - _In the old refinery, a worker clays each sugar mold to draw out the dark syrup._

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