Meaning of the word putty in English

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putty

US /ˈpʌt̬.i/

UK /ˈpʌt.i/

Noun

a soft, pliable, grayish-yellow compound, usually made of whiting and linseed oil, used for sealing glass in window frames, filling holes in wood, etc.

Example:

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The old window frames needed new putty.

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He used putty to fill the cracks in the wall.

Synonym:

filler sealant caulk

a person or thing that is easily manipulated or controlled

Example:

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He's just putty in her hands.

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The new manager found the team to be putty, easily molded to his vision.

Synonym:

dupe pawn puppet tool

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