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A doughlike cement made by mixing whiting and linseed oil, used to fill holes in woodwork and secure panes of glass.
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A substance with a similar consistency or function.
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A fine lime cement used as a finishing coat on plaster.
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A yellowish or light brownish gray to grayish yellow or light grayish brown.
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To fill, cover, or secure with putty.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.