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noun
A hook for pulling the buttons of gloves and shoes through the buttonholes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A play in which the receiver runs straight downfield, then turns back toward the line of scrimmage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A hook used to pull thread through the holes of a button.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles
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verb
To perform the buttonhook play.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
a hook for pulling a button through a buttonhole
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hook
History
From button + hook.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
