putty knife
noun
: an implement with a broad flat metal blade used especially for applying putty and for scraping
Examples of putty knife in a Sentence
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Spackle the back of the mesh, press it in place, then use a putty knife to smooth the spackle that oozes through and remove excess, but not so much as to keep the mesh from being fully embedded.
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Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
For pinholes and nail holes, a gloved finger might work better than a putty knife as an application tool.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Since the spackle dries and hardens quickly, keep the putty knife clean by dipping it in water and cleaning it with a cloth.
—Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 15 Feb. 2023
Mix the resin and hardener and press the mixture into the screw holes with a putty knife.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
Keep that space underneath clean of flammable debris as well and grab a screwdriver or putty knife and clean out debris from between the deck boards too.
—Time, 22 Aug. 2023
With a plastic putty knife, spread the poultice about a quarter-inch thick over the stained area, including about an inch beyond the borders.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
Pull down on a side or on a corner, or use a putty knife to get behind the cover then pull it gently down.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2023
When the poultice is completely dry — this may take 24 to 48 hours — scoop up the powder with the putty knife.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
For pinholes and nail holes, a gloved finger might work better than a putty knife as an application tool.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Since the spackle dries and hardens quickly, keep the putty knife clean by dipping it in water and cleaning it with a cloth.
—Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 15 Feb. 2023
Mix the resin and hardener and press the mixture into the screw holes with a putty knife.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
Keep that space underneath clean of flammable debris as well and grab a screwdriver or putty knife and clean out debris from between the deck boards too.
—Time, 22 Aug. 2023
With a plastic putty knife, spread the poultice about a quarter-inch thick over the stained area, including about an inch beyond the borders.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
Pull down on a side or on a corner, or use a putty knife to get behind the cover then pull it gently down.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2023
When the poultice is completely dry — this may take 24 to 48 hours — scoop up the powder with the putty knife.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
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“Putty knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putty%20knife. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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