noun
- a machine or device used to mix clay, water, and other materials into a uniform paste or slip, especially in pottery and ceramic manufacturing
Usage: technical; ceramics industry
Examples
- The pottery studio installed a new blunger to prepare clay bodies more efficiently.
- The blunger churned the mixture for several minutes until it reached the desired consistency.
- Ceramic manufacturers rely on blungers to ensure uniform material composition.
- The blunger's rotating paddles broke down lumps and incorporated water evenly throughout the clay.