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puddled

/ˈpʌdld/ /ˈpʌɾld/

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To form a puddle.

Examples :

"The rain puddled on the sidewalk after the storm. "

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To play or splash in a puddle.

Examples :

"After the rain, the children puddled in the large puddles in the park. "

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Of butterflies, to congregate on a puddle or moist substance to pick up nutrients.

Examples :

"After the rain, dozens of butterflies puddled near the mud puddle, their wings fluttering as they gathered minerals. "

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To process iron, gold, etc., by means of puddling.

Examples :

"The blacksmith puddled the iron to remove impurities and make it stronger. "

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To line a canal with puddle (clay).

Examples :

"The construction crew puddled the canal with clay to prevent water from seeping into the surrounding fields. "

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To collect ideas, especially abstract concepts, into rough subtopics or categories, as in study, research or conversation.

Examples :

"Before writing her essay, Maria puddled her thoughts about climate change into categories like "Causes," "Effects," and "Solutions." "

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To make (clay, loam, etc.) dense or close, by working it when wet, so as to render impervious to water.

Examples :

"The farmer puddled the clay soil in the rice paddy to prevent water from leaking out. "

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To make foul or muddy; to pollute with dirt; to mix dirt with (water).

Examples :

"The children puddled the sandbox water while playing in the rain, turning it into a muddy mess. "

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