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| clay |
moist, stiff earth that is used for making brick, pottery, and tile. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| tile |
A tile is a piece of baked clay that is often flat and square. Often, one side is made shiny and may have a design painted on it. Tiles are used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. You might see tiles in your bathroom or your kitchen. |
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