English Explanatory Dictionary

claymation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. stop-motion animation where each animated piece is made from a deformable substance, typically Plasticine clay.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of claymation.

Pronunciation

/ˈkleɪˌmeɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

claymation claymations

Etymology

A blend of clay + animation. Originally registered as a trademark by Will Vinton in 1978, then entered the English language as a genericized trademark.

Derived words

claymate
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