puddling

noun — 6 senses

puddling

noun
1

The action of forming a puddle.

2

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

3

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

Canal engineering

4

Engineering, Metallurgy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Historical The first true industrial process to produce steel from pig iron.

5

A group of mallards (ducks).

6

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

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