Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
putting
noun / gerund of put
/ˈpʊtɪŋ/
Definition
The action of placing or moving something to a specified position.
Examples
- She is putting the flowers in a vase.
- He practiced his putting at the golf course yesterday.
- After putting away the groceries, she started cooking dinner.
Meaning
In the context of sports, particularly golf, putting refers to the act of hitting the ball on the green with a club called a putter, aiming to get it into the hole.
Synonyms
- placing
- setting
- locating
- positioning
