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Claystone

Definition: Claystone refers to a sedimentary rock composed primarily of hardened clay, usually with a fine-grained texture.

Sense 1 (Noun):

- a type of sedimentary rock that is formed from the compaction and cementation of clay particles

Example Sentence: The river bank was made up of layers of claystone and sandstone.

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Sense 2 (Noun):

- a piece or fragment of claystone used in art or pottery

Example Sentence: The potter used a claystone to smooth out the edges of the ceramic vase.

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Sense 3 (Adjective):

- describes something related to or resembling claystone

Example Sentence: The archaeologist discovered a claystone artifact from the ancient civilization.

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Sense 4 (Adjective):

- pertaining to a local or popular area

Example Sentence: The traditional craft of claystone pottery is a popular art form in this region.

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