putt

noun

\ ˈpət

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Definition of putt

: a golf stroke made on a putting green to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole

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Recent Examples on the Web Team Thomas birdied the opening seven holes and the father delivered a 5-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that gave them a 15-under 57 in the scramble format and a one-shot victory over Vijay Singh and son Qass. — Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, "Team Thomas wins PNC as Woods celebrates memory with his son," 20 Dec. 2020 Cantlay capped his spectacular round with a 37-foot birdie putt on the 18th, pumping his fist subtly for the few fans clapping from their houses near the green. — Greg Beacham, Star Tribune, "Si Woo Kim holds off Cantlay to win The American Express," 24 Jan. 2021 The Woodses were 8 under through nine holes, capped off by Charlie making an 8-foot birdie putt on No. 9 and walking it in when the ball was a few feet away. — Doug Ferguson, courant.com, "Tiger’s son makes TV debut and looks just like he’s at home," 19 Dec. 2020 The Woods were 8 under through nine holes, capped by Charlie making an 8-foot birdie putt on No. 9 and walking it in when the ball was a few feet away. — Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, "Tiger Woods’ son dazzles at PNC Challenge in Orlando," 19 Dec. 2020 Finau two-putted for a birdie on the par-5 No. 8 and finished with a short birdie putt on No. 9. — The Salt Lake Tribune, "Tony Finau moves into the top 10 of the Masters with a first-round 69," 12 Nov. 2020 Woods left himself a 6-foot par putt with a nice, long bunker shot on No. 14, his fifth hole of the day. — Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, "Tiger Woods keeps himself in early hunt with 68 in PGA Championship at Harding Park," 6 Aug. 2020 Homa hit his tee shot to about 20 feet (with a 6-iron) and then made the putt to complete his unique grand slam. — Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, "Cal alum Max Homa tears up Pebble Beach par-3s: four holes, four birdies," 13 Feb. 2021 Finau put his tee shot in the water on the 13th and then missed a 10-inch putt, but the Utah native rebounded with three of his eight birdies on a series of impressive approach shots. — Greg Beacham, Star Tribune, "Homa, Finau, Kim share 3rd-round lead at American Express," 23 Jan. 2021

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put/stick that in your pipe and smoke it

put/stick two fingers up at someone

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“Putt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putt. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.

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