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putty knife

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun putty knife has 1 sense
  1. putty knife - a spatula used to mix or apply putty
    --1 is a kind of
    spatula

Definitions from the Web

Putty Knife

Definition: A hand tool with a flat, flexible blade used for spreading putty, filling holes, and scraping surfaces.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A tool used for applying and removing putty.

Example sentence: The handyman used a putty knife to smooth out the putty on the window frame.

Example product: Putty Knife Set

Sense 2:

Noun: A thin, flat-bladed knife used for various scraping tasks.

Example sentence: The painter used a putty knife to scrape off the old paint from the wall.

Example product: Scraping Putty Knife

Sense 3:

Noun: A flexible blade tool used for filling holes or cracks with putty or spackle.

Example sentence: She skillfully used a putty knife to fill in the small cracks in the drywall.

Example product: Flexible Putty Knife

Sense 4 (Local):

Noun: In certain regions, a putty knife is sometimes referred to as a "glazing knife" when used specifically for applying putty to secure glass in windows.

Example sentence: The glazier expertly used the glazing knife to secure the glass pane in the wooden frame.

Example product: Glazing Knife

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