putting
put·ting
putting · puttings
The action or result of the verb putThe action or result of the verb put.
/ˈpʊtɪŋ/
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The action or result of the verb put.
(uncountable, usually)The action of the verb to putt.
(uncountable, usually)A variety of golf in which balls are tapped into holes over short distances using a putter.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Instigation or incitement; enticement.
Origin
From put + -ing. From putt + -ing.Forms
plural: puttingsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter:putt
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable