puddle

/pˈʌdəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry
a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid
“there were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain”
something resembling a pool of liquid
“he stood in a pool of light”

verb

wade or dabble in a puddle
“The ducks and geese puddled in the backyard”
subject to puddling or form by puddling
“puddle iron”
dip into mud before planting
“puddle young plants”
work a wet mixture, such as concrete or mud
mess around, as in a liquid or paste
“The children are having fun puddling in paint”
make into a puddle
“puddled mire”
make a puddle by splashing water
mix up or confuse
“He muddled the issues”
eliminate urine
“Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug”

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