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Definition of spackle

spackle

/ˈspæk.əl/
Plural:spackles
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Past Simple:spackled
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Past Participle:spackled
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Present Participle:spackling
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spackle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A fast-drying, plaster-like putty or paste used to fill small holes, cracks, and surface imperfections in drywall, plaster, or wood before painting.

Example

"Before applying the primer, she used a putty knife to smooth a thin layer of spackle over the nail holes."

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• verb

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North American To repair, fill, or smooth holes and cracks in a wall or surface using spackle.

Example

"We spent Saturday afternoon spackling the dents in the hallway walls before repainting the apartment."

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• Rhymes for spackle

• Nearby Words

spacious
spaciously
spaciousness
spackle
spade
spadebill
spadefish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1920s as a trademark by the Muralo Company, likely derived from German 'Spachtel' (putty knife or filler) or Russian 'shpaklyovka' (putty), which ultimately trace back to Latin 'spatula'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spackle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spackle
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