spackle

[ spak-uhl ]

(initial capital letter)

1. a brand of quick-drying, plasterlike material for patching plasterwork.

verb (used with or without object)

, spack·led, spack·ling.

1. to patch with Spackle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spackle¹

First recorded in 1925–30; perhaps from German Spachtel “putty knife,” variant of Spatel “spatula”; spatula ( def )

Example Sentences

The White Sox, a talented but underachieving bunch meandering through another disappointing season, have spackle to share.

From Los Angeles Times

Start by filling the nail holes with wood filler or spackle and sand smooth once the compound dries.

From Seattle Times

Most grinders with a kief catcher come with a miniature spackle tool for scraping the crystals from the grinder.

From Salon

Spread spackle across the patch and tape until you have created a smooth, flat surface.

From Seattle Times

Shearing cooked spuds with any blade — food processor, blender or hand mixer — releases enormous amounts of starch and turns the mash into spackle.

From Seattle Times