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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 \
\putter
verbput·ter | \ ˈpə-tər \
\puttered; puttering; putters
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putter
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of putter
British : to make small popping sounds while moving slowly
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putter
verbput·ter | \ ˈpə-tər \
\puttered; puttering
Kids Definition of putter
: to act or work without much purpose
She enjoys puttering around the garden.
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