Answer: puddling

AnswerCrossword Clue
puddlingKnead (clay and sand) into puddle
puddlingthe process of converting pig iron to wrought iron
puddlingWork (mixed water and clay) to separate gold or opal
puddlingOccupy oneself in a disorganized or unproductive way
puddling(of liquid) Form a small pool
puddlingDabble or wallow in mud or shallow water
puddlingLine (a hole) with puddle
puddlingWet or cover (a surface) with water, esp. rainwater
puddlingStir (molten iron) with iron oxide in a furnace, to produce wrought iron by oxidizing carbon