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puddling

/ˈpʌdəlɪŋ/ /ˈpʌdl̩ɪŋ/

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verb

To form a puddle.

Examples :

"The rain was puddling on the sidewalk after the storm. "

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To play or splash in a puddle.

Examples :

"The children were puddling in the big puddle after the rain. "

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

Examples :

"The butterflies were puddling around the water dish outside the window. "

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

Examples :

"The blacksmith was puddling iron to remove impurities and make it stronger. "

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To line a canal with puddle (clay).

Examples :

"The workers were puddling the canal with clay to prevent water from seeping into the ground. "

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

Examples :

"Before writing the essay, she spent some time puddling her research notes into categories like "causes," "effects," and "solutions" to organize her thoughts. "

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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 was puddling the clay soil in the rice paddy to create a waterproof layer for the irrigation water. "

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

Examples :

"The children were puddling the clean water in the backyard fountain with mud from the garden. "

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noun

The action of forming a puddle.

Examples :

"The children enjoyed the puddling in the street after the heavy rain. "

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The process of working clay, loam, pulverized ore, etc., with water, to render it compact, or impervious to liquids.

Examples :

"The bricklayer relied on careful puddling of the clay to create a strong, waterproof foundation for the house. "

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(canal engineering) The act of lining a canal with puddle to make it watertight.

Examples :

"The puddling of the canal walls, using layers of clay, prevented water from seeping into the surrounding soil. "

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The first true industrial process to produce steel from pig iron.

Examples :

"The invention of puddling revolutionized steel production, allowing for stronger and more affordable materials for everything from railways to tools. "

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noun

A group of mallards (ducks).

Examples :

"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. "

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A behaviour in which animals like butterflies seek out moist substances to obtain nutrients.

Examples :

"The butterfly's puddling on the damp soil provided it with vital salts and minerals it needed to survive. "

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