pipe clay
noun
a fine, white clay used for making tobacco pipes, whitening parts of military or other dress, etc.
Origin of pipe clay
First recorded in 1750–60
Words nearby pipe clay
pipage,
pipal,
pipe,
pipe batten,
pipe bomb,
pipe clay,
pipe cleaner,
pipe cutter,
pipe down,
pipe dream,
pipe fitter
Definition for pipeclay (2 of 2)
pipe-clay
[ pahyp-kley ]
/ ˈpaɪpˌkleɪ /
verb (used with object)
to whiten with pipe clay.
Origin of pipe-clay
First recorded in 1825–35
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British Dictionary definitions for pipeclay
pipeclay
/ (ˈpaɪpˌkleɪ) /
noun
a fine white pure clay, used in the manufacture of tobacco pipes and pottery and for whitening leather and similar materials
verb
(tr)
to whiten with pipeclay