saggar

English

Alternative forms

• sagger

Etymology

Uncertain, possibly a contracted form of safeguard.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈsæɡ.əɹ/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsæɡ.ə/
• Rhymes: -æɡə(r)

Noun

saggar (plural saggars)

1. A ceramic container used inside a fuel-fired kiln to protect pots from the flame.
2. Fireclay used to make ceramic casings.

Translations

ceramic container

• French: gazette (fr) f

• Spanish: gaceta refractaria f

fireclay

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Translations to be checked

• German: Brennkapsel f

See also

• saggar maker
• saggar maker's bottom knocker

References

• Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.[1] (etymology)