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- [puhd-ling]
- /ˈpʌd lɪŋ/
- /ˈpʌd.l̩.ɪŋ/
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- [puhd-ling]
- /ˈpʌd lɪŋ/
Definitions of puddling word
- noun puddling a small pool of water, as of rainwater on the ground. 1
- noun puddling a small pool of any liquid. 1
- noun puddling clay or the like mixed with water and tempered, used as a waterproof lining for the walls of canals, ditches, etc. 1
- verb with object puddling to mark or scatter with puddles. 1
- verb with object puddling to wet with dirty water, mud, etc. 1
- verb with object puddling to make (water) muddy or dirty. 1
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Origin of puddling
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; puddle + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Puddling
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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puddling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb puddling
- mess — a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: The room was in a mess.
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