Crockery

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 372 v.1

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1. crockery |n| plates, cups, bowls etc used for serving food.
2. "As he spoke, the sideboard barring the entrance toppled over in a heap of shattered crockery and wood."
3. "When they moved our Mrs R. would only let them take a bed and some crockery."
4. "A display of beautifully hand-painted crockery on the kitchen countertop."
5. ceramic |n| clay that has been heated to a very high temperature so that it becomes hard.
6. "The tourist likes to recognize the mark, the trace of the human condition in every ceramic object, every canvas and every painting."
7. "The interior courtyard is covered in ceramic pieces designed by Gaudí, which begin in dark blue at the top, followed by lighter blues and finally white at the bottom."
8. "In 1981 and 1982, two field seasons were made. Remains of pleistocenic fauna were recovered, as well as ceramic and lithic pieces and two prehispanic infant burials belonging to groups that used this place as an offering site between years 600 and 900 of this era."
9. clay |n| a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated silicates of aluminum: used for making bricks, pottery, etc.
10. "It is then sieved into a clay cooking pot and mixed with the almond paste."
11. "In a clay saucepan, stir-fry the onion and green pepper (finely chopped) and add the lamb, stirring until browned."
12. "It is a rich reserve of clay, which explains the exceptional pottery found intact."