Phrase guide
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noun
The part of a day, event, or place (such as a city or district) used for business activities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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noun
The part of an activity, period of time, etc., which is most important and produces the significant result.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, idiomatic
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History
From business (noun) + end (noun).
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
