putter

• Substantiv, das einen Golfschläger mit flacher Schlagfläche für kurze, präzise Schläge auf dem Grün bezeichnet, oder einen Golfspieler, der einen solchen Schläger verwendet.

A noun referring to a golf club with a flat face used for short, low-speed strokes on the putting green, or a golfer who uses such a club.

1. Golfer who is puttingB2formalsport

   A golfer who is currently making a putt on the green.

   Golfer, der puttet

   • The putter carefully studied the slope of the green.
   • A skilled putter can save many strokes during a round.
   • The putter missed a short putt that cost him the match.

2. Golf club for puttingB1formalsport

   A specialized golf club with a flat face, used for short, low-speed strokes on the putting green.

   Putter

   • He selected his putter from the bag before approaching the green.
   • A good putter is essential for a low score in golf.
   • She practiced with her putter for an hour before the tournament.

• Verb, das bedeutet, sich ziellos oder unproduktiv zu beschäftigen, oft langsam oder ohne konkretes Ziel umhergehend; im amerikanischen Englisch auch: beim Golf den Ball mit einem Putter sanft ins Loch spielen.

A verb meaning to engage in aimless or unproductive activity, often moving slowly or without purpose.

1. Work lightlyB2informalamerican

   To engage in light, casual, or unhurried work, often without a specific goal.

   Leichte Arbeit verrichten

   • He spent the afternoon puttering in the garden.
   • She likes to putter around the house on weekends.
   • I was just puttering with some old tools in the shed.

   Synonymedabblefiddlemess aroundpiddlepotterputter aroundtinkertrifle

   Antonymehurryrushspeed

2. Do random or unplanned activitiesB2informalamerican

   To spend time doing trivial, unplanned tasks or activities, often idly.

   Kleine Dinge erledigen

   • He puttered around the garage, organizing his tools.
   • She puttered with her phone while waiting for the bus.
   • They spent the morning puttering about the kitchen.

   Synonymedabbledawdlefiddlefool aroundloiterlollygagmess aroundpiddlepottertinker

   Antonymehustlelaborstrivetoilwork

3. Move around aimlesslyB2informalamerican

   To move or wander without a clear purpose or direction.

   Ziellos umherstreifen

   • The cat puttered around the yard, sniffing at flowers.
   • He puttered from room to room, not sure what to do.
   • She puttered down the street, window-shopping.

   Synonymeambledawdledriftloitermeandermoseypotterroamsaunterwander

   Antonymedashhurryrushspeed

Phrasal-Variantenputter around