Pipeclay (Noun)
Meaning
Fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artisan carefully mixed the pipeclay with water to create a smooth, pliable paste for crafting the delicate tobacco pipe.
- The potter's wheel spun rapidly as she shaped the pipeclay into a beautiful, symmetrical vase.
- In the 18th century, pipeclay was a highly prized material for whitening and decorating leather goods, such as gloves and shoes.
- The craftsman applied a thin layer of pipeclay to the rough leather, allowing it to dry before buffing it to a brilliant sheen.
- The pipeclay, with its fine, powdery texture, was ideal for creating intricate designs and patterns on the ceramic figurines.