spackle

/ˈspæk.əl/ · noun

Meaning

Any powder (originally containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste, which is used to fill cracks and holes in plaster.
A plastic paste meant for filling cracks and holes in plaster.
A paste-like substance that fills a gap.
To fill or repair with a plastic paste.
To fill cracks or holes with a spackle.
To fill gaps with something, as if spackling; to speckle

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Related words

spackling compound(English)spackling paste(English)putty(English)glazier's putty(English)plaster(English)putty knife(English)plug(English)chinker(English)coyle(English)viola(English)todd(English)noise(English)

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Sources

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