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gault
- Parts of Speech: noun
- Definition: a type of blue-gray clay that is used to make bricks and pottery
- Pronunciations: US: /ɡɔlt/, UK: /ɡɔːlt/
- Origin and Usage: The word "gault" comes from Old French "galt" meaning "gray." It is a type of clay found in England and France that is used for making bricks and pottery. It was first used in the 19th century.
- Synonyms: blue clay, gray clay
- Related Words: fault, gaunt, guava, gummy, gypsy
- Example Sentences:
- The potter used gault to make the vase.
- The bricks for the new building were made from gault.
- The gault clay was known for its strength and durability.