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silent butler

 

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Noun silent butler has 1 sense
  1. silent butler - a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes
    --1 is a kind of
    receptacle

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Silent Butler

Noun

A silent butler is a handheld, shallow metal container with a hinged lid and a handle, used to collect ashes from a fireplace or stove and keep them from spreading.

Example sentence:

I used the silent butler to clean out the fireplace after a cozy night by the fire.

Adjective

The term "silent butler" can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who is discreet, unobtrusive, or keeps secrets.

Example sentence:

He proved to be a silent butler, keeping all our conversations confidential.

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