1. the process of mixing clay or other materials with water to form a soft, workable paste, especially in pottery or brick-making
Usage: technical; ceramics and construction

1. to mix clay or other materials with water to create a soft, uniform paste for pottery or construction
Usage: technical; ceramics and construction
2. to fill or stop up a hole or gap, especially with clay or putty
Usage: informal

Examples

• The potter spent the morning pugging clay to remove air bubbles.
• Pugging is an essential step in preparing materials for brick production.
• The workers were pugging the mixture until it reached the right consistency.
• They used pugging to fill the cracks in the wall before painting.
• Modern pottery studios often use mechanical puggers to speed up the pugging process.
• The construction crew was pugging gaps in the foundation with mortar.