pugging

[ puhg-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person who pugs. pug.
2. coarse mortar or the like for deadening sound.

pugging

/ ˈpʌɡɪŋ /

noun

1. material such as clay, mortar, sawdust, sand, etc, inserted between wooden flooring and ceiling to reduce the transmission of sound Also calledpug

Word History and Origins

Origin of pugging¹

First recorded in 1815–25; pug ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

This is called "pugging," and the whole thing—trough, shaft, and knives—is a "pug mill."

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The engravings herewith illustrate a new form of mixing or pugging machine for making mortar or any other similar material.

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In our illustrations, C is a knife-edge rail, upon which run grooved wheels supporting the pugging box.

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When cracks appear or96 joints open, they should be stopped with a pugging of fire clay and grog.

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Where a shelf or prop rocks insecurely, a small wad of pugging (grog and clay) will give a steady bearing.

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