putty.
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.
Meaning & usage
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.
Any of a range of similar substances. An oxide of tin, or of lead and tin, used in polishing glass, etc.
Any of a range of similar substances. A fine cement of lime only, used by plasterers.
A golf ball made of composition and not gutta-percha.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French potée (“polishing powder", originally "the contents of a pot, potful”), from French pot (“pot”). More at English pot.
Of, pertaining to, or resembling putty.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French potée (“polishing powder", originally "the contents of a pot, potful”), from French pot (“pot”). More at English pot.
To fix or fill using putty.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French potée (“polishing powder", originally "the contents of a pot, potful”), from French pot (“pot”). More at English pot.
Alternative form of puttee (“strip of cloth wound round the leg”).
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