Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spackle
noun / verb
/ˈspækəl/
Definition
Spackle is a type of paste used for filling holes, cracks, and uneven surfaces in walls and ceilings.
Examples
- After sanding the wall, she used spackle to fill in the small dents.
- The contractor taught me how to spackle and paint over the repairs.
- He noticed the spackle was drying too quickly before he had a chance to smooth it out.
Meaning
To spackle means to apply a paste-like material to a surface to make it smooth or to fill in imperfections.
Synonyms
- patch
- filler
- putty
- compound
