claypan
- noun
- /ˈkleɪˌpæn/
- Specialized
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claypan
- After heavy rain, water collected in the claypan and attracted many birds.
Examples
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The children explored the dried-up claypan looking for animal tracks.
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Many animals gather at the claypan during dry seasons.
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Farmers avoid planting crops in a claypan because the soil drains poorly.
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The claypan filled with water after the heavy rain.
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After heavy rain, water collected in the claypan, creating a temporary habitat for many birds.
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The local farmers know to avoid the claypan when planting crops due to its poor drainage.
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The children loved to play in the wet claypan and search for animal tracks after the rain.
Synonyms
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3.1
An area of land where water collects and flows into a river, lake, or sea
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9.4
A hard layer under the soil that stops roots and water
A flat, dry area where water evaporates and leaves a white salt crust
Antonyms
How Wet
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1.0
- US
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2.5
- Specialized
- Specialized
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5.3
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3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Claypan comes from the simple parts clay and pan; think of a shallow 'pan' or bowl, like a cooking pan, made of clay in the ground that 'holds water' after rain. That's why a claypan is a flat area that temporarily collects water.