Putty

Definitions

1. A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.
   countable, uncountable
2. A locality in the Hawkesbury council area and the Singleton council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.
3. Any of a range of similar substances.
   countable, uncountable
4. An oxide of tin, or of lead and tin, used in polishing glass, etc.
   countable, uncountable
5. A fine cement of lime only, used by plasterers.
   countable, uncountable
6. A golf ball made of composition and not gutta-percha.
   colloquial, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

““He went to’ds de back, ma’am.” The negro opened the door and slid his legs, clad in army O.D. and a pair of linoleum putties, to the ground. “‘I’ll go git ’im.”’”

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