noun
putty
PUH-tee
noun
1
A soft, pliable substance used to fix panes of glass in place or fill small gaps and holes.
"He used putty to seal the gap around the window frame."
How to Use Putty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft filler material used mainly for fitting glass or patching small holes.
Common pairings
putty knife
window putty
Word Forms
puttied past tense, putties plural, putties singular
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Etymology
From French potée, originally referring to the contents of a pot, from pot.