putty knife
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of putty knife
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Try using a plastic putty knife for this to eliminate the chance of scratching the tile.
From Washington Post
The website goes on to suggest waiting 10 minutes, then scraping with a plastic putty knife and mopping to remove the leftover padding.
From Washington Post
You can shape it with a putty knife, and when it dries, you can sand it to re-create the original shape.
From Washington Post
A: You can pull off the loose tiles with your fingers or with a putty knife, but you’ll probably discover that there is no good place to stop.
From Washington Post
If it does, remove it immediately using a toothpick or thin putty knife.
From Seattle Times
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