PIPE-CLAY


Meaning of PIPE-CLAY in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: pipe clay

1. : to whiten or clean with pipe clay

pipe-clay shoes or helmets

2. : to put in order : clean up

pipe-clay accounts

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