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pipeclay Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: P AY0 P EH1 K L EY1

What Does Pipeclay Mean?

As a noun, pipeclay means Catlinite. As a verb, it means To whiten by application of pipeclay.

Word Facts for Pipeclay

Part of speechnoun, verb
Synonymsterra alba and pipestone
Pluralpipeclays
Verb formspipeclays, pipeclaying, pipeclayed

Pipeclay Definition (Noun)

  1. Catlinite

Pipeclay as a Verb

  1. To whiten by application of pipeclay.
  2. To clear off.

    to pipeclay accounts

Synonyms of Pipeclay

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Antonyms of Pipeclay

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Pipeclay in a Sentence

to pipeclay accounts

Word Forms & Grammar

pipeclay (countable and uncountable, plural pipeclays)

pipeclay (third-person singular simple present pipeclays, present participle pipeclaying, simple past and past participle pipeclayed)

Words That Rhyme With Pipeclay

Origin of Pipeclay

From pipe +‎ clay.

Questions People Ask About Pipeclay

Is pipeclay a noun or a verb?

Pipeclay is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for pipeclay?

You can replace pipeclay with words such as terra alba and pipestone. See the full list of pipeclay synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of pipeclay?

The plural of pipeclay is pipeclays.

What is the past tense of pipeclay?

The past tense of pipeclay is pipeclayed. The present participle is pipeclaying.

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