# claymation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkleɪˌmeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #96,865

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

## Etymology
A blend of clay + animation. Originally registered as a trademark by Will Vinton in 1978, then entered the English language as a genericized trademark.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/claymation