Phrase guide

silent butler

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A dustpan with a hinged lid for collecting crumbs of food or ash from an ashtray.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: receptacle

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