Definition of pug - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
petssmall dog with a wrinkled face
- The pug snored loudly on the couch.
2.
- We formed a pug to tackle the dungeon.
3.
potteryTECH. type of clay used in pottery and bricksTECH.
- He mixed water into the pug to prepare it for molding..
4.
mothTECH. any geometrid moth of the genus EupitheciaTECH.
- The pug rested on the leaf, blending in perfectly.
Verb
1.
clay preparationTECH. mix clay with waterTECH.
- They pug the clay before molding it into bricks..
2.
fillingTECH. UK fill or stop with clay by tampingTECH. UK
- Workers pug the gaps with clay to prevent leaks.
3.
cattle tramplingTECH. UK cattle trample ground into mudTECH. UK
- The cows pug the field after heavy rain.
Images of pug
small dog with a wrinkled face 
any geometrid moth of the genus Eupithecia
Expressions with pug
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having a short and flat nose
The pug-nose dog looked adorable.
having a flat wrinkled face like a pug
The child had a charming pug-faced look.
small breed of dog with a wrinkled face and curled tail
The pug-dog snorted happily as it played with its toy..
having a blunt or flat nose
The dog has a pug-nosed face.
Origin of pug
Latin, pugnus (fist)
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Examples of pug in a sentence
Children giggled at the pug's playful antics. I joined a pug for the raid. The pug struggled with coordination. The artist shaped the pug into a vase. Pug is essential for making durable bricks. A pug was spotted fluttering near the garden lights.
Researchers discovered a new species of pug in the region. Workers pug the clay to achieve the right consistency. You need to pug the clay thoroughly before using it. They pug the holes in the kiln to ensure even heating. To seal the pottery, artisans pug the seams with care. After the storm, the cattle pugged the pasture thoroughly. The farmer noticed the field was pugged by the herd.
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- French:carlin, malaxer, ...
- German:Mops, Ton mischen, ...
- Italian:carlino, impastare, ...
- Spanish:carlino, amasar, ...
- Portuguese:pug, misturar, ...
- Chinese:哈巴狗, 和泥, ...
- Japanese:パグ, 粘土を練る, ...
- Arabic:بَغ, خَلَطَ الطِّينَ بِالمَاءِ, ...
- Hebrew:פַּאג, לְעַרְבֵּב, ...
- Russian:мопс, глину месить, ...
- Ukrainian:мопс, змішувати глину, ...
- Hindi:पग, मिट्टी गूंथना, ...
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