| put (something) past |
to consider (some behavior) to be beyond what some person or group would do; to not be surprised if a particular person or group did a certain thing (used in the negative only and typically with "would not"). |
| put stock in |
to consider believable and of importance. |
| putt |
in golf, to strike a ball gently to roll it into or near the hole when it is on or near the green. [2 definitions] |
| puttee |
a strip of cloth wound spirally around the lower leg, or something similar used by soldiers, horse riders, and the like to cover that part of the leg. |
| putter1 |
to move about or work randomly and with little effort. |
| putter2 |
in golf, a short, flat-faced club that is used in putting. [2 definitions] |
| putter3 |
someone or something that puts. |
| put the cart before the horse |
to do or place things contrary to their logical order. |
| put the screws on |
to compel (someone) by exerting pressure or force; coerce. |
| put through the wringer |
to subject to a difficult ordeal, such as an interrogation. |
| putting green |
the area of closely mowed turf around each hole in a golf course. [2 definitions] |
| putto |
(Italian) a young male angel or cupid, often represented in baroque and rococo art. |
| put to |
to ask (a certain question) to (someone); pose (a question) to. [3 definitions] |
| put to a vote |
to submit (an issue, matter, or the like) to be decided upon by voting, or to carry out a vote on. |
| put to bed |
to prepare someone, such as a child or disabled person, for rest or sleep in a bed. |
| put together |
to construct something from parts. [3 definitions] |
| put to shame |
to cause to feel ashamed; disgrace. [2 definitions] |
| put to the sword |
to kill, esp. with a sword; execute. |
| put to use |
to apply or employ to one's advantage. |
| putty |
any of several semisolid, pliable substances used for sealing joints, securing window panes, filling small holes, and the like. [2 definitions] |
| putty knife |
a tool with a broad, flexible blade for applying putty. |