clay
//kleɪ//
Noun
claySingular
claysPlural
1
A natural, sticky, fine-grained earth material that becomes hard when dried or fired, used for making bricks, pottery, and ceramics.
The artist shaped the clay into a beautiful vase.
2
The substance of the human body, especially as representing mortality or earthly nature.
We are all made of clay and will return to dust.
3
A tennis court surface made of crushed brick, stone, or shale.
She prefers playing tennis on clay rather than grass.