claypan

clay·pan

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kley-pan]
- /ˈkleɪˌpæn/
- /klˈeɪpan/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kley-pan]
- /ˈkleɪˌpæn/

Definitions of claypan word

noun claypan a layer of stiff impervious clay situated just below the surface of the ground, which holds water after heavy rain 3
noun claypan a clay layer in the soil that restricts downward movement of water and growth of roots 3
noun claypan hardpan (def 1). 1
noun claypan Australian. a shallow, normally dry depression in the ground that holds water after a heavy rain. 1
noun claypan (geology) A compact stratum of partially permeable material rich in clay. 1

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Origin of claypan

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; clay1 + pan1

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Parts of speech for Claypan

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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claypan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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