claypan

/ˈkleɪpæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A shallow depression or pan filled with clay, often forming a natural feature in arid regions.

“The explorers navigated through the vast expanse of the Australian Outback, careful not to get stuck in the claypans.”

Synonyms

  • clay flat
  • playa

Antonyms

  • hill
  • mountain