Clay pigeon, also known as a clay TARGET, is a type of TARGET used in shooting sports. It is typically made of a biodegradable material such as clay, and is thrown into the air using a special machine called a trap. The term 'clay pigeon' is often used to refer to any type of TARGET used in shooting sports, but it is most commonly used to refer to the DISC-shaped targets used in skeet and trap shooting. The crossword solutions for the term 'clay pigeon, e.g.' are 'TARGET' (6 letters) and 'DISC' (4 letters).