putt
Putt (verb) means to strike a golf ball gently to roll it along the green toward the hole. Example: “She putted the ball from six feet and sank it.”
How to use putt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft golf shot used near the hole, or the act of playing one.
Don't confuse with "put," the everyday verb for placing something.
Word forms
putted past tense, putted past tense, putts plural, putts plural, putts plural, putts singular, putts singular
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She _____ the ball from six feet and sank it.
Etymology
Borrowed from Scots putt, meaning "to put" or "to push."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for putt
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What does “putt” mean?
The word “putt” means to strike a golf ball gently to roll it along the green toward the hole. In plain terms, a soft golf shot used near the hole, or the act of playing one.
How do you pronounce “putt”?
“Putt” is pronounced pt ([pʰʌt] in IPA).
How do you use “putt” in a sentence?
Here is “putt” used in a sentence: “She putted the ball from six feet and sank it.”
What part of speech is “putt”?
Depending on how it is used, “putt” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “putt” a common word?
“Putt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “putt” have?
“Putt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to strike a golf ball gently to roll it along the green toward the hole.