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archaeological |
Something that is archaeological has something to do with archaeology. Archaeology is the study of human life a very long time ago. People who study archaeology dig up ancient things from the earth, such as pottery, tools, and even buildings. Then they study these things to understand how people lived very long ago |
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. |
dig |
A dig is a project where people dig for ancient buried things. Sometimes scientists find things like bones, coins, pottery, weapons, or walls of old cities. [1/5 definitions] |
enamel |
a smooth, shiny coating baked onto metal, glass, or pottery. Enamel is used for protection or decoration. [1/4 definitions] |
farmers' market |
A farmers' market is a place where farmers can come to sell things that they grow. At a farmers' market, ordinary people can buy fresh fruit and vegetables directly from farmers instead of at the grocery store. Other people often sell things at farmers' markets too--things like flowers, jewelry, pottery, and baked goods. |
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. |
pottery |
Things that are made out of clay and baked at a very high temperature are called pottery. Bowls, mugs, vases, and dishes are often 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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