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Tonfigur

clay figure

noun TON-fi-goor Rare
Arts & Culture Visual Arts

Usage Note

Tonfigur is a figure modelled from clay, whether fired or unfired. Children model Tonfiguren in art class; Tonfiguren are also a traditional folk-craft item sold at markets.

Examples

"Die kleinen Tonfiguren wurden nach dem Trocknen bei hoher Temperatur gebrannt."

Natural Translation

The small clay figures were fired at high temperature after drying.

Literal Translation

The small clay-figures were after the drying at high temperature fired.

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