spackle

/ˈspækəl/
noun
  1. A soft, pasty substance used to fill small holes or cracks in walls, wood, or other surfaces before painting or wallpapering.
    • I need to buy some spackle to fix the nail holes in the living room wall.
    • After sanding the spackle smooth, the wall was ready for a fresh coat of paint.
    • The painter applied spackle to the cracks and let it dry overnight.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To fill or repair a hole or crack in a surface using spackle.
    • He carefully spackled the small holes left by the picture hooks.
    • She learned how to spackle and sand during her home renovation project.
    • We need to spackle the dents in the drywall before we paint the bedroom.
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