noun🔗ShareKnopflochA hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one."She carefully fastened her coat, pushing each button through its corresponding buttonhole. "Sie schloss ihren Mantel sorgfältig, indem sie jeden Knopf durch sein entsprechendes Knopfloch steckte.wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnopflochblume, AnsteckblumeA flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration."My sister wore a beautiful red rose buttonhole on her jacket to the school dance. "Meine Schwester trug eine wunderschöne rote Rosen-Ansteckblume an ihrer Jacke zum Schulball.appearancewearplantstyletraditioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnopflochA small slot-like cut or incision, made for example by an accident with the scalpel."The surgeon carefully avoided the buttonhole in the patient's tissue, so as not to damage any important blood vessels. "Der Chirurg vermied sorgfältig das Knopfloch im Gewebe des Patienten, um keine wichtigen Blutgefäße zu beschädigen.medicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufhalten, ansprechenTo detain (a person) in conversation against their will."The teacher buttonholed Maria after class to discuss her poor test results. "Der Lehrer sprach Maria nach dem Unterricht an, um ihre schlechten Testergebnisse zu besprechen.communicationhumanpersonactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
