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Definition of pug
(Entry 1 of 4)
pug
verb
pugged; pugging
Definition of pug (Entry 2 of 4)
: to work and mix (a substance, such as clay) when wet especially to make more homogeneous and easier to handle (as in throwing or molding wares)
pug
noun (2)Definition of pug (Entry 3 of 4)
pug
noun (3)Definition of pug (Entry 4 of 4)
: pugmark
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pug. Accessed 24 Jul. 2021.
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pug
noun
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Kids Definition of pug
: a small muscular dog having a curled tail and a flattened face with wrinkles
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The first known use of pug was in 1751
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