putt

3 definitions • 3 examples

to hit a golf ball gently across an area of short and even grass towards or into a hole:

Palmer putted the ball straight into the hole.

You need to use a special club for putting.

a gentle hit across short grass that sends a ball towards or into a hole:

She won the competition with an impressive six-metre putt.

to hit a golf ball gently across an area of short and even grass toward or into a hole