pugging

American  

[puhg-ing] / ˈpʌg ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person who pugs.

2. coarse mortar or the like for deadening sound.

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pugging British  

/ ˈpʌɡɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of pugging

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

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Example Sentences

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pugging

You are also correct - "a welder, a painter, and a guy pugging holes" does not sound like a commitment to accepted historic preservation principles and techniques.

From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2016

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

From Diggers in the Earth by Eva March Tappan

It is certain that pugging is not now understood.

From Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies by Samuel Johnson

Under both tiles and slates, but particularly under the latter, there should be some non-conducting substance, such as boarding, or felt, or pugging.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883 by Various

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

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 315, January 14, 1882 by Various

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