buttonhook
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buttonhook — [but′ nhook΄] n. a small hook for pulling buttons through buttonholes, as formerly in some shoes … English World dictionary
buttonhook — /but n hook /, n. a small, usually metal hook for pulling buttons through buttonholes, as on gloves, dresses, breeches, etc. [1865 70; BUTTON + HOOK] * * * … Universalium
buttonhook — noun a) A hook used to pull thread through the holes of a button b) A play in which the receiver runs straight downfield, then turns back toward the line of scrimmage … Wiktionary
buttonhook — n. small metal hook used for buttoning gloves and shoes … English contemporary dictionary
buttonhook — noun a small hook with a long handle for fastening tight buttons (often formerly on buttoned boots) … English new terms dictionary
buttonhook — but•ton•hook [[t]ˈbʌt nˌhʊk[/t]] n. clo a small, usu. metal hook for pulling buttons through buttonholes, as on gloves • Etymology: 1865–70 … From formal English to slang
buttonhook — /ˈbʌtnhʊk/ (say butnhook) noun a small metal or other stiff hook used for buttoning shoes, gloves, etc …
buttonhook — Huka pihi … English-Hawaiian dictionary
buttonhook — n. a hook formerly used esp. for pulling the buttons on tight boots into place for fastening … Useful english dictionary
Glossary of American football — The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football, but see also the glossary of Canadian football. Contents: 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V … Wikipedia
