Phrase Hound found 18 phrases and 9 compound words that contain putty. The most common are listed below. Open putty in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 18
- putty knifeA hand tool with a flexible blade used by glaziers to apply putty to seal window panes to the frame and mullions.
- Silly PuttyA toy based on silicone polymers that have unusual physical properties.
- wood puttyA substance, typically wood dust with a binder, used to fill imperfections in wood prior to finishing.
- putty in someone's handsOne who is readily manipulated or controlled by another person; a puppet.
- nose puttyA wax-based substance for temporarily changing the shape of a person's nose, for example in a theatrical production.
- putty rubberSynonym of kneaded eraser: A tool made from pliable material resembling putty or chewing gum that is used to absorb graphite or charcoal.
- putty-rootAlternative form of puttyroot: An American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.
- glazier's puttyAny of various putties used in glazing (window installation and repair) to affix the panes to the muntins, mullions, and frames, traditionally or archetypically used by glaziers (although today likely to be used by renovation contractors …
- putty medalA shiny medal awarded for something insignificant.
- putty knivesplural of putty knife: A hand tool with a flexible blade used by glaziers to apply putty to seal window panes to the frame and mullions.
- putty medalsplural of putty medal: A shiny medal awarded for something insignificant.
- putty powderputty (an oxide of tin, or of tin and lead, used in polishing glass, metal, precious stones, etc.)
- putty powdersplural of putty powder: putty (an oxide of tin, or of tin and lead, used in polishing glass, metal, precious stones, etc.)
- putty-rootsplural of putty-root: An American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.
- putty rubbersplural of putty rubber: A tool made from pliable material resembling putty or chewing gum that is used to absorb graphite or charcoal.
- putty in the hands of someoneAlternative form of putty in someone's hands: One who is readily manipulated or controlled by another person; a puppet.
- putty in someone's fingersSynonym of putty in someone's hands: One who is readily manipulated or controlled by another person; a puppet.
- putty-heartedCowardly; easily swayed.
Compound words 9
- puttyishResembling or characteristic of putty.
- puttylessWithout putty.
- puttylikeResembling putty or some aspect of it.
- puttyrootAn American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.
- reputtyTo putty again.
- dooputtyAlternative form of dupatta: A double layer of cloth worn by women as a scarf, veil etc.
- parputtyAlternative form of parbutty: A subordinate village officer in parts of the Madras presidency.
- puttyrootsplural of puttyroot: An American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.
- puttywallaA messenger or orderly attached to an office, and bearing a belt and brass badge.