claycover
nounUK /ˈkleɪˌkʌvə/
US /ˈkleɪˌkʌvər/
A claycover is a soft cover made of clay that keeps something safe.
The gardener put a claycover over the young plant to protect it from the cold.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A layer of clay spread over the ground to hold in water or stop weeds.
They laid a claycover across the field to keep the soil moist.
3. A protective clay coating on a pot or jar.
The old jar had a thick claycover that kept the food fresh.
4. A small clay roof or shelter for outdoor objects.
He built a claycover for the firewood so it would stay dry.