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gres

gres

9.9
A very hard clay material used to make strong pottery and tiles
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : gres
  • Many traditional European tiles are made from gres due to its durability.

Examples

  • The sculptor chose gres for the outdoor statue because of its weather resistance.

  • The artisan molded the bowl from gres, giving it a smooth, stone-like finish.

  • The artist used gres to create stunning pottery.

  • Many builders prefer gres for its durability.

  • The sculptor chose gres for the outdoor statue because of its weather resistance.

  • Many traditional European tiles are made from gres due to its durability.

  • The artisan molded the bowl from gres, giving it a smooth, stone-like finish.

Synonyms

stoneware
vsgres
  • Specialized
2 5.1

A strong type of pottery made from clay and fired very hot so it does not take in water

is denser and stronger made for construction and lasting use

How Hard

granite
64 3.5
porcelain
58 4.3
gres
  • Specialized
9.9
stoneware
  • Specialized
2 5.1
earthenware
  • Specialized
3 6.6

Surface Forms

gres singular
gres plural

Etymology

The word gres comes from the French word grès, which means 'sandstone' or a 'sand-like stone'. Potters use gres for a very hard, dense pottery because it is fired until it becomes as strong and stone-like as sandstone.