puddling
noun1
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.