Claymation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkleɪˌmeɪ.ʃən/

Origin

A clayanimation. Originally registered as a trademark by Will Vinton in 1978, then entered the English language as a genericized trademark.

Full definition of claymation

Noun

1. a stop-motion animation where each animated piece is made from a deformable substance, typically Plasticine clay.

Derived terms

• claymate