As clay is not so firm underfoot as hard courts, twisting and turning is harder.

BBC: Clay brings tension to surface

On the counter it rests like a block of sculptor's clay, running smooth and firm under the fingers.

WSJ: High on the Hog

The theory behind this practice is that a brokerage firm invests its time and money training raw globs of clay into becoming high-powered, professional stockbrokers.

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