putty

Synonyms for putty

adj bendable, adaptable

Antonyms for putty

Word Origin & History

1630s, "type of plasterer's cement," from French potée "polishing powder" (12c.), originally "pot-full, contents of a pot," from Old French pot "container" (see pot (n.1)). Meaning "soft mixture for sealing window panes" first recorded 1706. Figurative use in reference to one easily influenced is from 1924. Putty knife attested from 1834.

Example Sentences for putty

They are putty in the hands of the fears and forces that beset them from without.

While the putty is drying the spray-hood or turtle-deck can be made.

Be careful not to dig into a soft place in the compound with the putty knife.

Chips was there the whole afternoon on his knees, messing with putty and red-lead.

Know how and when to putty up nail holes and uneven surfaces.

She went off to find some putty and joined Janet a few minutes later.

That hole is filled with putty, but underneath the putty is wax.

You can teach them to do things by rote, but when an emergency comes they are like putty.

"That's putty good, I reckon," said Charlie, smiling grimly.

I hear some putty loud talk, so there must be somethin' goin' on.

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