Claymation

American  

[kley-mey-shuhn] / kleɪˈmeɪ ʃən /

Trademark.

1. a stop-motion animation process using clay or Plasticine figures that are moved incrementally to create a lifelike look when the captured film frames are viewed in rapid sequence.

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claymation British  

/ ˌkleɪˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. the techniques of animation applied to clay models

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Etymology

Origin of Claymation

1975–80; clay ( def. ) + (ani)mation ( def. )

Example Sentences

The childlike appeal of marionettes, animation, or even Claymation elements is essential to great Christmas episodes in my opinion.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2023

“We’re as much a part of Christmas as Rudolph and Santa and the Claymation holiday specials.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2022

Sharing the mostly Claymation video with his Instagram followers, West is seen rapping while sitting on top of a coffin.

From Fox News • Mar. 2, 2022

“The Comeback Kid,” a Season 4 episode of “Parks and Recreation,” in which an out-of-work Ben takes a deep dive into Claymation.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2022

Pentatonix’s video of “White Winter Hymnal” has been seen more than 96 million times on YouTube; F leet Foxes’ own video, a Claymation scene made by Robin’s brother, Sean, has 23 million views.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2021