1. applying putty to fill cracks, holes, or gaps, especially in wood or around windows

Examples

• He spent the morning puttying the window frames before painting.
• The carpenter was puttying nail holes in the wooden trim.
• After puttying the cracks, she sanded the surface smooth.
• They’re puttying the gaps around the new door frame.
• The old house needed extensive puttying before the exterior could be repainted.
• She learned the proper technique for puttying from her father.