パテ
Meanings
1
putty; filler
A malleable substance used to fill gaps, smooth surfaces, or seal joints in construction, crafts, and repairs.
I filled the hole in the wall with putty.
Putty is indispensable for model making.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にパテを塗るto apply putty/filler to something
I applied putty to the hole in the wall to make it flat.
- 〈物〉の隙間をパテで埋めるto fill a gap or crack with putty
I filled the gap in the window frame with putty.