-clase

1. a combining form used in the formation of compound words that denote minerals with a particular cleavage, as specified by the initial element.

   oligoclase; plagioclase.

-clase

combining form

1. (in mineralogy) indicating a particular type of cleavage

   plagioclase

Word History and Origins

Origin of -clase¹

< French < Greek klásis; -clasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of -clase¹

via French from Greek klasis a breaking, from klan to break

Example Sentences

Preller has done this before, He traded Max Fried and he traded Emmanuel Clase and he traded Josh Naylor.

From Los Angeles Times

With Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase under investigation for baseball betting, fans that bet a combined $315,000 on him could be at risk of losing some or all of that investment.

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Clase is the star attraction at Finlete, a San Diego company that offers fans the chance to invest in an athlete in exchange for a share of his future earnings.

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In its offering statement, Finlete noted that Clase’s current contract extends through 2026 and guarantees him at least $13.3 million, if the Guardians decline a 2027 buyout.

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Clase would be eligible for free agency if the Guardians decline either option, or after the option years have been exercised.

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