spackle
verb
spack·le
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spackling\ ˈspa-k(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of spackle
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to apply Spackle paste or other crack-filling paste to
Spackle
trademarkDefinition of Spackle (Entry 2 of 2)
—used for a compound that is used as a filler for cracks or holes in a surface
Examples of spackle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Allocate yourself time to deep clean the wall, spackle any holes, and let the surface fully dry. — Madeleine Bokan, House Beautiful, "The Best Paint Finish For Every Room," 2 July 2019 Construction tools include shovels and buckets but also metal flashing, paint brushes, and spackle knives. — Anna Marlis Burgard, National Geographic, "This summer’s best island festivals in the U.S.," 12 June 2019 Over the two-hour class Wednesday that focused on how to repair drywall and hang pictures safely, Allen offered a plethora of tips, demonstrated how to spackle, install wall anchors, and use a drill, then encouraged women to try it themselves. — Susan Snyder, Philly.com, "This HIP Chick's mission: Teaching women to drill, tile, dry wall, and become tool-efficient," 6 Apr. 2018 The group would help fund or beautify the roads, then spackle them with name markers and the occasional monument. — Erin Blakemore, The Atlantic, "How the Confederacy Is Etched Into American Roads," 29 Aug. 2017 And Jon’s miraculous survival is only the latest curious Game of Thrones plot twist that fans have tried to spackle over with theories. — Joanna Robinson, HWD, "New Game of Thrones Interviews Help Explain Why There Are So Many Crazy Fan Theories Now," 22 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spackle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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