PUGS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PUGS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PUGS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Pug

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 19th century: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

work (clay) into a soft, plastic condition suitable for making bricks or pottery, without air pockets

Short Definition:

work clay into soft plastic condition

Examples:
  • clay that has been more consistently pugged will have a finer, denser body
Definition:

pack (a space) with pug, sawdust, or other material in order to deaden sound or make something fireproof

Short Definition:

pack space with material

Examples:
  • if the ducts have to take direct routes then they must be pugged with material similar in density to the partition

Word: Pug

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

pugged clay.

Short Definition:

loam or clay mixed and worked into soft, plastic condition without air pockets for making bricks or pottery

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