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

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

The drying and bleaching linen was an unceasing attraction to rascals like Autolycus, who had a "pugging tooth"—that is, a prigging tooth.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

Perhaps an all-day sucker lodged inside—a glassy or an agate—marbles best for pugging—or a brass ring with a ruby.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg