verbπShareTo form a puddle."The rain was puddling on the sidewalk after the storm. "environmentnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play or splash in a puddle."The children were puddling in the big puddle after the rain. "actionenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf butterflies, to congregate on a puddle or moist substance to pick up nutrients."The butterflies were puddling around the water dish outside the window. "biologyanimalinsectnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo process iron, gold, etc., by means of puddling."The blacksmith was puddling iron to remove impurities and make it stronger. "materialsubstanceprocessindustrytechnologyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo line a canal with puddle (clay)."The workers were puddling the canal with clay to prevent water from seeping into the ground. "materialutilitybuildingenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect ideas, especially abstract concepts, into rough subtopics or categories, as in study, research or conversation."Before writing the essay, she spent some time puddling her research notes into categories like "causes," "effects," and "solutions" to organize her thoughts. "mindphilosophylanguagelogiccommunicationeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (clay, loam, etc.) dense or close, by working it when wet, so as to render impervious to water."The farmer was puddling the clay soil in the rice paddy to create a waterproof layer for the irrigation water. "materialindustrybuildingagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make foul or muddy; to pollute with dirt; to mix dirt with (water)."The children were puddling the clean water in the backyard fountain with mud from the garden. "environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of forming a puddle."The children enjoyed the puddling in the street after the heavy rain. "environmentnatureweatheractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of working clay, loam, pulverized ore, etc., with water, to render it compact, or impervious to liquids."The bricklayer relied on careful puddling of the clay to create a strong, waterproof foundation for the house. "materialsubstanceprocessagriculturebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(canal engineering) The act of lining a canal with puddle to make it watertight."The puddling of the canal walls, using layers of clay, prevented water from seeping into the surrounding soil. "technicalbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe first true industrial process to produce steel from pig iron."The invention of puddling revolutionized steel production, allowing for stronger and more affordable materials for everything from railways to tools. "materialprocessindustrytechnologyhistoryscienceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of mallards (ducks)."Here are a few options, prioritizing clarity for English learners: From the bridge, we watched a puddling of mallards swim peacefully in the lake. The children were excited to see a puddling of ducks in the park. " animalbirdgroupnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA behaviour in which animals like butterflies seek out moist substances to obtain nutrients."The butterfly's puddling on the damp soil provided it with vital salts and minerals it needed to survive. "animalbiologyphysiologyecologyinsectnaturesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
