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putty

UK/ˈpʌti/ US/ˈpʌti/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass

verb

1.

apply putty in order to fix or fill

  • “putty the window sash”

Origin

Borrowed from French potée (“polishing powder", originally "the contents of a pot, potful”), from French pot (“pot”). More at English pot.

Phrases

  • glazier's putty
  • nose putty
  • putty in someone's fingers
  • putty in someone's hands
  • putty knife
  • putty medal
  • putty powder
  • putty rubber

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