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buttonhook

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun buttonhook has 1 sense
  1. buttonhook - a hook for pulling a button through a buttonhole
    --1 is a kind of
    hook

Definitions from the Web

< h1 >Buttonhook< /h1 >

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Part of speech: Noun

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Sense 1: A small tool used for fastening buttons.

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Usage: Buttonhooks are commonly used by people with limited dexterity or hand mobility.

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Sample sentence: She used a buttonhook to fasten the buttons on her new dress.

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Related products: Buttonhooks on Amazon

< h1 >Buttonhook< /h1 >

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Part of speech: Verb

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Sense 1: To hook or fasten buttons using a buttonhook.

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Usage: The elderly woman buttonhooked her shirt with ease.

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Sample sentence: He buttonhooks his shoes for a quick outfit change.

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Related products: Buttonhooks on Amazon

< h1 >Buttonhook< /h1 >

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Part of speech: Adjective

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Sense 1: Describing something popular and commonly used in a specific local area.

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Usage: Traditional cuisines often feature buttonhook foods that are beloved by the local community.

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Sample sentence: The restaurant serves buttonhook dishes that attract both locals and tourists.

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