Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pugging
verb
/ˈpʌɡɪŋ/
Definition
The act of kneading or wetting clay or other materials to prepare them for use, especially in pottery or brick-making.
Examples
- After pugging the clay, the potter was able to create a smooth vase without any lumps.
- They spent hours pugging the materials to ensure quality bricks for the new building.
- Pugging is an essential step in ceramics, as it affects the final product’s integrity.
Meaning
Pugging refers to the process of mixing clay with water and other materials to achieve a homogenous consistency suitable for shaping and molding.
Synonyms
- kneading
- mixing
- preparing
