putt

[puht]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to strike (a gollf ball) gently so as to make it roll along the green into the hole.

noun

1. an act of putting.

2. a stroke made in putting.

putt

/ pʌt /

noun

1. a stroke on the green with a putter to roll the ball into or near the hole

verb

1. to strike (the ball) in this way

Word History and Origins

Origin of putt¹

First recorded in 1735–45; originally Scots, variant of put

Word History and Origins

Origin of putt¹

C16: of Scottish origin; related to _put

Example Sentences

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That has helped lift bullion prices nearly 50% this year, putting gold on pace for its best annual gain since 1979.

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“I’m actually putting blame on the Speaker and Leader Thune in the Senate,” Greene said.

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