Associations to the word «Pipeclay»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

PIPECLAY, noun. Catlinite
PIPECLAY, verb. To whiten by application of pipeclay.
PIPECLAY, verb. (slang) (dated) (UK) To clear off.

Dictionary definition

PIPECLAY, noun. Fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather.

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