Putty (Verb)
Meaning
Apply putty in order to fix or fill; "putty the window sash".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Putty the broken window frame to secure the glass in place before repainting.
- The contractor had to putty the molding to fix the gaps and bumps before applying a new coat of paint.
- Before hanging the new wallpaper, you'll need to putty the holes left by the old nails.
- To create a smooth finish on the old door, putty the large crack running across its surface.
- In order to repair the damaged window, the carpenter had to carefully putty the damaged sash before sanding and repainting.