—n. (pl. -ies)
1 a cement made from whiting and raw linseed oil, used for fixing panes of glass, filling holes in woodwork, etc.
2 a fine white mortar of lime and water, used in pointing brickwork, etc.
3 a polishing powder usu. made from tin oxide, used in jewellery work.
—v.tr. (-ies, -ied) cover, fix, join, or fill up with putty.
Phrases and idioms:
putty in a person's hands someone who is overcompliant, or easily influenced.
Etymology: F poteacutee, lit. potful
Useful english dictionary. 2012.