a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass
source: WordNet 3.0
A kind of thick paste or cement compounded of whiting, or soft carbonate of lime, and linseed oil, when applied beaten or kneaded to the consistence of dough, -- used in fastening glass in sashes, stopping crevices, and for similar purposes.
source: Webster 1913
A ball made of composition and not gutta percha.
source: Webster 1913
A kind of gaiter of waterproof cloth wrapped around the leg, used by soldiers, etc.
