pottering

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Pottering is a hugely under-rated form of relaxation.

From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2012

"Pottering over my autographs, again, you see," he remarked.

From The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel by Carryl, Guy Wetmore

Pottering with their effects, in the name of “charity,” is like dipping out and purifying certain barrels of water from an everflowing dirty stream.

From Salvation Syrup; Or, Light On Darkest England by Foote, G. W. (George William)

Pottering over mechanical details doubtless has its place, but it tends to foster a hesitancy of action which wastes time more valuable than the resultant gain.

From Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)

Pottering around, producing another mare's nest and eventually, I suppose, getting another victim....

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward