Definition of putter Putter

/pʌˈtɚ/ - [puter] - putt•er

We found 14 definitions of putter from 4 different sources.

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What does putter mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: putters

putter - the iron normally used on the putting green
  putting iron
  iron home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
putter - a golfer who is putting
  golf player, golfer, linksman someone who plays the game of golf

Verb

putters, puttering, puttered  

putter - do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly; "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
  mess around, potter, tinker, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around
  work arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion; "The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times"
  puddle make a puddle by splashing water
putter - move around aimlessly
  potter, potter around, putter around
  move go or proceed from one point to another; "the debate moved from family values to the economy"
putter - work lightly; "The old lady is pottering around in the garden"
  potter
  busy, occupy keep busy with; "She busies herself with her butterfly collection"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • putter (Noun)
    One who puts or places.
  • putter (Noun)
    One who pushes the small wagons in a coal mine.
  • putter (Noun)
    A golf club specifically intended for a putt.
  • putter (Noun)
    A person who is taking a putt or putting.
  • putter (Verb)
    To be active, but not excessively busy, at a task or a series of tasks.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • putter (n.)
    One who puts or plates.
  • putter (n.)
    Specifically, one who pushes the small wagons in a coal mine, and the like.
  • putter (v. i.)
    To act inefficiently or idly; to trifle; to potter.

Part of speech

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  • putter, verb, present, 1st person singular of putter (infinitive).
  • putter, verb (infinitive).
  • putter, noun, singular of putters.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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