Spackle
noun
A type of paste used for filling holes, cracks, or imperfections in walls and ceilings before painting.
Before painting the wall, make sure to spackle any holes.
Usage tips
Neutral
fill holes,repair surfaces,apply spackle
verb
To apply a filling compound to holes or cracks in surfaces.
He spackled the wall after removing the old nails.
Usage tips
Neutral
spackle a hole,spackle a crack,spackle before painting
noun
A type of paste used for filling holes, cracks, or imperfections in walls and ceilings before painting.
Before painting the wall, make sure to spackle any holes.
Usage tips
Neutral
fill holes,repair surfaces,apply spackle
verb
To apply a filling compound to holes or cracks in surfaces.
He spackled the wall after removing the old nails.
Usage tips
Neutral
spackle a hole,spackle a crack,spackle before painting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
'Spackle' is commonly used in home improvement contexts.
'I need to spackle the wall before painting.'
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Using 'spackle' can imply a temporary fix rather than a permanent solution.
'He tried to spackle over the issue instead of addressing it.'
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
In informal contexts, 'spackle' can refer to any quick fix.
'Let’s just spackle that problem for now.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
'Spackle' is commonly used in home improvement contexts.
'I need to spackle the wall before painting.'
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Using 'spackle' can imply a temporary fix rather than a permanent solution.
'He tried to spackle over the issue instead of addressing it.'
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
In informal contexts, 'spackle' can refer to any quick fix.
'Let’s just spackle that problem for now.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
'Spackle' is commonly used in home improvement contexts.
'I need to spackle the wall before painting.'
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Using 'spackle' can imply a temporary fix rather than a permanent solution.
'He tried to spackle over the issue instead of addressing it.'
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
In informal contexts, 'spackle' can refer to any quick fix.
'Let’s just spackle that problem for now.'
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