| putt |
in golf, to strike a ball gently to roll it into or near the hole when it is on or near the green. [2 definitions] |
| puttee |
a strip of cloth wound spirally or other legging used by soldiers, horse riders, and the like to cover the lower leg. |
| putter1 |
to move about or work randomly and with little effort. |
| putter2 |
in golf, a short, flat-faced club that is used in putting. [2 definitions] |
| putter3 |
someone or something that puts. |
| put the cart before the horse |
to do or place things contrary to their logical order. |
| put the screws on |
to compel (someone) by exerting pressure or force; coerce. |
| put through the wringer |
to subject to a difficult ordeal, such as an interrogation. |
| putting green |
the area of closely mowed turf around each hole in a golf course. [2 definitions] |
| putto |
(Italian) a young male angel or cupid, often represented in baroque and rococo art. |
| put together |
to build something from parts. |
| put to shame |
to cause to feel ashamed; disgrace. [2 definitions] |
| put to the sword |
to kill, esp. with a sword; execute. |
| put to use |
to apply or employ to one's advantage. |
| putty |
any of several semisolid, pliable substances used for sealing joints, securing window panes, filling small holes, and the like. [2 definitions] |
| putty knife |
a tool with a broad, flexible blade for applying putty. |
| puttyless |
combined form of putty. |
| put-up |
(informal) planned or arranged secretly beforehand. |
| put up with |
to accept or live with something bad. |
| put words in one's mouth |
to misinterpret or misrepresent what someone has said. |
| putz |
(slang) a stupid person; fool. [3 definitions] |