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butterfly
[ buht-er-flahy ]
noun
- any of numerous diurnal insects of the order Lepidoptera, characterized by clubbed antennae, a slender body, and large, broad, often conspicuously marked wings.
- a person who flits aimlessly from one interest or group to another:
a social butterfly.
- butterflies, (used with a plural verb) Informal. a queasy feeling, as from nervousness, excitement, etc.
- a racing breaststroke, using a dolphin kick, in which the swimmer brings both arms out of the water in forward, circular motions.
- Carpentry. butterfly wedge.
- Sculpture. an X -shaped support attached to an armature.
- one of the swinging brackets of a butterfly table.
- Movies. a screen of scrim, gauze, or similar material, for diffusing light.
verb (used with object)
- Cooking. to slit open and spread apart to resemble the spread wings of a butterfly.
adjective
- Cooking. split open and spread apart to resemble a butterfly:
butterfly shrimp; butterfly steak.
butterfly
/ ˈʌəˌڱɪ /
noun
- any diurnal insect of the order Lepidoptera that has a slender body with clubbed antennae and typically rests with the wings (which are often brightly coloured) closed over the back Compare moth lepidopteran
- a person who never settles with one group, interest, or occupation for long
- a swimming stroke in which the arms are plunged forward together in large circular movements
- commerce the simultaneous purchase and sale of traded call options, at different exercise prices or with different expiry dates, on a stock exchange or commodity market
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܳt·ڱl adjective adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of butterfly1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of butterfly1
Example Sentences
The heavy rains of the last few winters helped nurture scattered wildflower seeds, creating a dazzling burst of flowers in the spring that attracts butterflies and bees to the vivid petals.
Bosses at Newport-based company Tomoe Valve, which makes high performance butterfly valves that are used in a wide variety of projects all over the world, are less concerned.
Newport-based company, Tomoe Valve, makes high performance butterfly valves that are used in a wide variety of projects all over the world.
Last year was one of the worst on record for butterflies in the UK, conservationists have said.
When you see a butterfly touch down on a flower, you might feel a sense of joy because it reminds you of how delicate our world is.
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