putty
noun/ˈpʌti/
Frequency rank: #14,518 most common English word
Meaning
A soft, pliable paste used to fill gaps or fix glass in window frames.
Example sentence
The window frame was cracked, so the carpenter filled the gap with putty before painting it.
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