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Vocabulary Entry
spackle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A substance used to fill cracks or holes in surfaces such as walls.
Example Sentences
"The painter used spackle to smooth out the wall before applying a fresh coat of paint."
"After removing the old wallpaper, I found several areas that needed spackle."
"He bought a tub of spackle to repair the dents in the drywall."
V
verb
To apply spackle to a surface, typically in preparation for painting or refinishing.
Example Sentences
"We need to spackle the holes in the ceiling before we can start painting."
"She spackled over the nail holes left by the picture frames."
"They decided to spackle the entire room to ensure a smooth finish."