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putty

|put/ty|

/ˈpʌti/

malleable sealing substance

Etymology

Etymology Information

'putty' originates from French, specifically the word 'potée,' where 'pot' meant 'pot or container.'

Historical Evolution

'potée' transformed into the English word 'putty' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a pot or container,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a malleable sealing substance.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a soft, malleable substance used to seal glass panes into window frames or fill small holes in woodwork.

He used putty to fix the broken window.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to apply putty to a surface.

She puttied the gaps in the wooden frame.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45