puddle
pu
ˈpʌ
pa
ddle
dəl
dēl
British pronunciation
/ˈpʌdəl/

Definition & Meaning of "puddle"in English

Puddle
01

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

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What is a puddle?

A puddle is a small accumulation of liquid, typically water, that forms on a surface due to rain, spilled liquids, or other sources. It is characterized by its flat shape and shallow depth, spreading across the ground or other flat surfaces. Puddles often occur in depressions or uneven areas where water can collect. They can be found on streets, sidewalks, or natural landscapes, and are formed by the pooling and stagnation of water. Puddles can vary in size, from tiny droplets to larger areas of standing water, and can have reflective properties, mirroring the surrounding environment. They are temporary in nature, as they tend to evaporate or get absorbed into the ground over time.

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After the rain, a large puddle formed at the end of the driveway, making it difficult to navigate.
The children jumped gleefully in the puddles, splashing water everywhere.
1.1

anything that looks like a small pool of liquid

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A puddle of oil formed under the engine.
He accidentally spilled a puddle of coffee on the table.
02

a mixture of clay and sand, applied wet to line ponds so that it forms a watertight layer when dry

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The gardener prepared a puddle to line the fish pond.
Workers spread a puddle along the pond's base.
to puddle
01

to pass urine

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The child puddled while learning to use the toilet.
The puppy puddled on the floor by accident.
02

to muddle or confuse

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The instructions puddled her thoughts.
His explanation only puddled the discussion further.
03

to stir or mess around in a liquid or semi-liquid substance

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The child puddled in the mud with a stick.
She puddled the paint with her fingers.
04

to form or create a puddle

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Rain puddled on the sidewalk.
Water puddled at the base of the tree.
05

to work or knead a wet mixture, such as clay, mud, or concrete

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The worker puddled the concrete to ensure uniform consistency.
She puddled the clay before shaping it on the wheel.
06

to dip into wet soil or mud before planting

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Farmers puddled rice seedlings before transplanting.
She puddled the soil to soften it for planting.
07

to process a metal or material using puddling techniques, such as refining, mixing, or removing impurities

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The blacksmith puddled the iron to remove impurities.
Workers puddled the molten metal for uniformity.
08

to splash or play in a puddle or shallow water

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The children puddled in the rainwater.
He puddled barefoot along the muddy path.
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