Swedish English Dictionary

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lera in English:

1. clay clay


I bought a handmade dinner set from a craftsman who makes very original clay pottery.
They dug through mud and wet clay.
Clay did not agree with all of Adams's policies.
He shaped the statue from clay.
Tom worked the clay into a vase.
Clay accepted the offer.
Clay is the essential ingredient in making pottery.
Bricks consist mostly of clay.
Now, just let the clay slide between your fingers.
He has feet of clay. (idiom)
Many clay vases have been found during archaeological digs.
People there often cook in clay pots.
the clay is cracking
He was trying to support himself on his arms but they felt like clay.
Clay demanded an investigation.

English word "lera"(clay) occurs in sets:

nouns 3 swedish