putter

• Существительное, обозначающее клюшку для гольфа с плоской поверхностью, используемую для коротких ударов на низкой скорости на грине, или игрока в гольф, использующего такую клюшку.

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.

   Игрок, выполняющий патт

   • 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.

   Паттер

   • 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.

• Глагол, означающий заниматься бесцельной или непродуктивной деятельностью, часто двигаясь медленно или без цели.

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.

   Заниматься легкой работой

   • 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.

   Synonymsdabblefiddlemess aroundpiddlepotterputter aroundtinkertrifle

   Antonymshurryrushspeed

2. Do random or unplanned activitiesB2informalamerican

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

   Заниматься мелкими делами

   • 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.

   Synonymsdabbledawdlefiddlefool aroundloiterlollygagmess aroundpiddlepottertinker

   Antonymshustlelaborstrivetoilwork

3. Move around aimlesslyB2informalamerican

   To move or wander without a clear purpose or direction.

   Бесцельно двигаться

   • 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.

   Synonymsambledawdledriftloitermeandermoseypotterroamsaunterwander

   Antonymsdashhurryrushspeed

Phrasal variantsputter around