1. Plural of pugging; the process of mixing clay or other materials with water to form a soft, workable paste, especially in pottery and ceramics.
Usage: technical; ceramics and pottery
2. Plural of pugging; material that has been pugged or mixed into a paste-like consistency.
Usage: technical; ceramics

Examples

• The potter prepared several puggings of different clay bodies for the day's work.
• Proper puggings ensure that air bubbles are removed from the clay before throwing.
• The ceramic studio invested in new equipment to automate the puggings process.
• Different puggings were tested to find the best consistency for hand-building.
• The quality of the puggings directly affects the final strength of the fired pieces.