Definition of "sagger" []

• A protective casing of fire clay in which delicate ceramic articles are fired. (noun)
• Clay used to make ceramic casings. (noun)

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• "Do you end up with a deep burnt molasses Dulux colour chart sagger?"
• "For pressing saggers, there needs to be enough distance to remove the sagger easily."
• "In fact, there is an entire section in the clay-shop devoted to nothing but sagger making."