fettling

American  

[fet-ling] / ˈfɛt lɪŋ /

noun

Metallurgy.

1. the material with which the hearth of a puddling furnace is lined, usually a dolomite or refractory mixture.

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fettling British  

/ ˈfɛtlɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: fettle.  a refractory material used to line the hearth of puddling furnaces

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Etymology

Origin of fettling

First recorded in 1860–65; fettle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Keep in mind: this was a result achieved without any fettling from the Cup series’ myriad new rules for the upcoming season, making it something for the sport’s many hardline fans to truly savor.

From Time • Feb. 22, 2016

The consumption of pig iron per ton of puddled bar was rather less than 21� cwts. for the year 1882; and that of "mine" for fettling was 33 lb.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 388, June 9, 1883 by Various

But Friedrich calculated there would be very considerable fettling and haggling on Daun's part; say a good Fortnight of Siege allowed;—and that, by dead-lift effort of all hands, the thing was feasible within that limit.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 by Carlyle, Thomas

I have heard the people here talk of "fettling" the hearth when they mean "clean up."

From Sarah's School Friend by Baldwin, May

“Eh, Tim Binder! there’ll be a rare job for thee feyther next spring, fettling up this wall, by t’ time we’ve done wi’ it.”

From We and the World, Part I A Book for Boys by Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty