putty knife

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A specialized tool with a broad, flexible blade, used for applying and smoothing putty.

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Examples (10)

  • He used a putty knife to scrape off the old paint.
  • The painter applied the putty with a flexible knife.
  • You'll need a putty knife to fill in those small holes.
  • She smoothed the putty into the crack using her knife.
  • A good putty knife is essential for window glazing.
  • The carpenter carefully shaped the putty with a sharp knife.
  • Make sure to clean your putty knife after use.
  • For this job, a wide putty knife would be most effective.
  • He found an old putty knife in the toolbox.
  • The putty was too hard, so he needed a sturdy knife to work with it.