Associations to the word «Putter»

Wiktionary

PUTTER, verb. (intransitive) To be active, but not excessively busy, at a task or a series of tasks.
PUTTER, noun. One who puts or places.
PUTTER, noun. One who pushes the small wagons in a coal mine.
PUTTER, noun. (golf) A golf club specifically intended for a putt.
PUTTER, noun. (golf) A person who is taking a putt or putting.
PUTTER AROUND, verb. (US) To engage in meaningless activity.

Dictionary definition

PUTTER, noun. A golfer who is putting.
PUTTER, noun. The iron normally used on the putting green.
PUTTER, verb. Work lightly; "The old lady is pottering around in the garden".
PUTTER, verb. Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly; "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house".
PUTTER, verb. Move around aimlessly.

Wise words

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