Definitions for sagger

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sagger sag·ger

Spelling: [sag-er]

IPA: /ˈsæg ər/

Sagger is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 98 anagrams from letters in sagger (aeggrs).

Definitions for sagger

noun

1. a box or case made of refractory baked clay in which the finer ceramic wares are enclosed and protected while baking.
2. a hard unlayered clay underlying many coal beds.

verb (used with object)

1. to place in or on a sagger.

Origin of sagger

First recorded in 1680-90; perhaps variant of safeguard

Examples for sagger

A cream or buff body is all that is necessary, therefore, and the foundation of this is a clay known as sagger clay.

Bats and props are best made of sagger clay to which has been added about one-third of crushed fire-brick.

"That sagger is certainly on the downward path," said Frank.

"Don't you call me afraid," said sagger, but his voice had lost much of its bullying tone.

There was a pause and sagger sprang forward, trying to catch Joe around the arms.

In fact,   there is an entire section in the clay-shop devoted to nothing but sagger making.