putt

/pʌt/
noun
  1. A gentle golf stroke made on the green to roll the ball into or near the hole.
    • His first putt rolled just past the hole.
    • She sank a ten-foot putt to win the tournament.
    • Practice your short putts to lower your score.
verb
  1. To hit a golf ball gently along the ground toward the hole, especially on the green.
    • She putted the ball straight into the cup.
    • He putted carefully from the edge of the green.
    • You need to putt with a smooth, steady motion.