1. a person who works iron by puddling, a process of converting pig iron into wrought iron
Usage: historical; metallurgy

Examples

• The puddler worked long hours at the furnace to produce quality wrought iron.
• In the 19th century, a skilled puddler was essential to iron production.
• The puddler stirred the molten iron to remove impurities.
• Many puddlers developed health problems from working in extreme heat.
• The factory employed several puddlers to meet demand for wrought iron.
• A puddler’s expertise determined the quality of the final iron product.