put·ter
| \ ˈpu̇-tər
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Definition of putter
(Entry 1 of 3)
: one that puts
a putter of questions
putter
noun (2)
putt·er
| \ ˈpə-tər
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putter
verb
put·ter
| \ ˈpə-tər
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puttered; puttering; putters
Definition of putter (Entry 3 of 3)
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putterer
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ˈpə-tər-ər
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noun
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“Putter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putter. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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putter
verb
English Language Learners Definition of putter
: to make small popping sounds while moving slowly
putter
verb
put·ter
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puttered; puttering
Kids Definition of putter
: to act or work without much purpose
She enjoys puttering around the garden.
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