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

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

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

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

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

From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by George J. Cox

This pugging is made from clay or marl mixed with ground sherds, sieved gravel, or some non-vitreous dust to prevent it sticking to the saggars.

From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by George J. Cox

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