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| archaeology |
the study of past human life. An archaeologist digs up and then studies objects such as pottery, tools, and buildings. |
| clay |
moist, stiff earth that is used for making brick, pottery, and tile. |
| enamel |
a smooth, shiny coating baked onto metal, glass, or pottery. Enamel is used for protection or decoration. [1/4 definitions] |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. [1/3 definitions] |
| jar1 |
a round container with a wide mouth, usually made of glass or pottery, and often having a lid. [1/2 definitions] |
| kiln |
an oven for burning, baking, and drying. A kiln is used to make pottery and bricks or to dry wood. |
| mug |
a drinking cup with a handle. Mugs are made of glass, plastic, metal, and pottery. [1/3 definitions] |
| porcelain |
a hard, white, shiny pottery; china. |
| potter |
a person who makes pottery. |
| vase |
an open container of glass or pottery that is usually taller than it is wide. A vase is used as a decoration or to hold cut flowers. |
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