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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The process of shaping a piece of wet clay on a potter,s wheel is called .
A
Claying
B
Firing
C
Throwing
D
Heating
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Wheel throwing is the process of forming clay into shapes on a potter’s wheel. It is a common technique for making ceramic mugs, bowls, and plates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wheel throwing is the technique of shaping round ceramics using a potters wheel. The ‘throwing’ is the shaping part. The wheels turns constantly, either triggered by a foot or motor, meaning the clay and the pot rotates so you can mould it into your desired shape with your two hands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Origin of “To throw": Old Engilish-twist, to turn, to propel. Some potters describe their work at the potters wheel as turning. The Old English word thrawan from which to throw comes, means to twist or turn. Going back even farther, the Indo-European root *ter-means to rub, rub by twisting, twist, turn.

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