Plasticine (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic material resembling clay but remaining soft; used as a substitute for clay or wax in modeling (especially in schools).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The art teacher handed out small packets of plasticine to each student, instructing them to create their own miniature sculptures.
- As a child, she spent hours playing with plasticine, molding it into various shapes and animals.
- The student's fingers moved deftly as she shaped the plasticine into a delicate flower.
- The modeling kit included a set of tools and a block of plasticine for creating detailed miniature landscapes.
- In art class, the students were encouraged to experiment with different colors and textures of plasticine to create unique designs.