putty
noun
put·ty
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plural putties
Definition of putty
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a doughlike material typically made of whiting and linseed oil that is used especially to fasten glass in window frames and to fill crevices in woodwork
b
: any of various substances resembling putty in appearance, consistency, or use
2
: a light brownish-gray to light grayish-brown color
3
: one who is easily manipulated
is putty in her hands
putty
verb
puttied;
puttying
Definition of putty (Entry 2 of 2)
: to use putty on or apply putty to
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Examples of putty in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
A decade ago, Muderick decided to manufacture the putty itself at his headquarters in Norristown, Pa. — Joyce M. Rosenberg, SFChronicle.com, "Businesses find pitfalls in making goods overseas," 14 July 2019 The zombie metaphor is eminently malleable, the amorphous horde a putty to be shaped into any sociocultural commentary. — Katie Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Bill Murray, Adam Driver battle zombies in ‘The Dead Don’t Die’," 13 June 2019 The zombie metaphor is eminently malleable, the amorphous horde a putty to be shaped into any sociocultural commentary. — Katie Walsh, latimes.com, "Review: Bill Murray and Adam Driver battle zombies in ‘The Dead Don’t Die’," 13 June 2019 The rumples form when the bottom of the ice shelf, which flows downhill toward the ocean like very slow putty, runs up against an underwater ridge. — National Geographic, "This giant chunk of ice could break off Antarctica any day," 25 Mar. 2019 One: elegant, neutral, made of natural woods/fibers/putties, and sure to be ignored by your little one. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "The 9 Items That Transformed Our Homes in 2018," 12 Dec. 2018 Your coffee mug morphs into a doughnut, as if made of putty that’s been pinched and pulled. — Devin Powell, Discover Magazine, "Shape Shifters," 28 Sep. 2018 Antarctic ice flows like slow putty, sliding away from the high interior of the continent and toward the sea. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Satellite tracking of Antarctica expands view of glacial patchwork," 6 Apr. 2018 Educating dancers on how to use the putty has been a challenge for Ms. Schmutte. — Claire Martin, New York Times, "Bringing Ballet Pros Relief, Down to the Tips of Their Toes," 12 Jan. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Tough guy celebrities like Charles Barkley, Draymond Green and former LSU safety Jamal Adams turn to putty around him. — Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com, "2 in UGA tennis program facing felony charges: Report," 11 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'putty.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for putty
putty
noun
English Language Learners Definition of putty
: a soft, sticky substance that becomes hard when it dries and that is used for holding glass in window frames or for filling small holes in wood
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putty
noun
put·ty
| \ ˈpə-tē
\
\
plural putties
Kids Definition of putty
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a soft sticky substance that hardens as it dries and is used for holding glass in a window frame or filling holes
putty
verb
puttied;
puttying
Kids Definition of putty (Entry 2 of 2)
: to seal up with putty
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