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pug

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pʌɡ/

pug means: A small dog with a short, flat nose, folds of skin on its face, and a curled tail.

noun

SMALL DOGB2

A small dog with a short, flat nose, folds of skin on its face, and a curled tail.

  • Our pug sleeps on the sofa.
  • She walks her two pugs every morning.
  • The pug puppy has a tightly curled tail.

Similar words: pug dog

Common phrases: pug puppy, pet pug, a black pug

verb

PREPARE CLAYC2

To mix and press wet clay until it is soft, even, and free of trapped air.

  • We pug the clay before shaping it.
  • The potter pugged a fresh batch this morning.
  • This machine can pug enough clay for hundreds of bricks.

Similar words: knead

Common phrases: pug clay, pug wet clay

Questions about pug

What does pug mean?

A small dog with a short, flat nose, folds of skin on its face, and a curled tail.

What is pug in other languages?

Türkçe: pug · Español: carlino · Français: carlin · Deutsch: Mops · Italiano: carlino · 日本語: パグ

How do you pronounce pug?

It is pronounced /pʌɡ/.

How do you use pug in a sentence?

Our pug sleeps on the sofa. She walks her two pugs every morning.

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