putty

English

/ˈpʌti/

noun
Definitions
  • A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.
  • Any of a range of similar substances.
  • (golf) A golf ball made of composition and not gutta-percha.

Etymology

Borrowed from French potée (potful, polishing powder, originally the contents of a pot), pot (pot).

Origin

French

pot

Gloss

pot

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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