Definition of Puddening. Meaning of Puddening. Synonyms of Puddening

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Definition of Puddening

Puddening
Puddening Pud"den*ing, n. [Probably fr. pudden, for pudding, in allusion to its softness.] (Naut.) (a) A quantity of rope-yarn, or the like, placed, as a fender, on the bow of a boat. (b) A bunch of soft material to prevent chafing between spars, or the like.

Meaning of Puddening from wikipedia

- alternative term for the bow of a vessel, sometimes used poetically. puddening Fibres of old rope packed between spars or used as a fender. puffer See...
- to a line or spar to prevent or reduce chafing. See baggywrinkle and puddening. chain locker A space in the forward part of a ship, typically beneath...