1. a golf club with a short shaft and flat face used for hitting the ball on the green
2. a person who putts in golf

1. to work or move about in a casual, aimless way
Usage: informal
2. to move slowly or make quiet engine sounds

Examples

• She chose a lightweight putter for the tournament.
• He’s an excellent putter on short greens.
• I like to putter around the garden on weekends.
• She puttered in the kitchen, organizing spices.
• The old boat puttered across the lake.
• The car puttered down the country road.
• He spent the afternoon puttering with his model trains.