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sagger

sagger

9.9
A fireproof container that protects pottery from direct flame in a kiln
  • noun
  • /ˈsæɡər/
  • Specialized
: saggar
  • Using a sagger helps prevent ash and debris from damaging delicate porcelain pieces.

Examples

  • Each sagger was carefully stacked to maximize space during the pottery firing process.

  • The ceramic bowls were placed in a sagger to protect them from direct flame in the kiln.

  • The potter used a sagger to protect the delicate pieces.

  • I need to buy more saggers for my kiln.

  • The potter carefully placed the delicate ceramics inside the sagger to protect them during firing.

  • Using saggers ensures that the pottery remains safe from direct flames in the kiln.

  • The artist crafted several saggers to accommodate different shapes of pottery for the firing process.

Surface Forms

sagger singular
saggers plural

Etymology

Sagger for the kiln box is easy to remember: think of it as a small, heat-proof sack that 'guards' fragile pottery from direct flame and ash inside the kiln.