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butters

/ˈbʌtəz/ /ˈbʌtɚz/

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noun

A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).

Examples :

"My toast tastes better when I spread it with butters made from grass-fed cows. "

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noun

Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).

Examples :

"peanut butter"

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noun

Any specific soft substance.

Examples :

"butter of antimony; butter of arsenic"

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noun

A smooth plane landing.

Examples :

"The pilot's landing was so smooth, it was a textbook example of what the instructors called "butters." "

vehicle achievement

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verb

To spread butter on.

Examples :

"Butter the toast."

food utensil action

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verb

To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow.

Examples :

"The snowboarder butters off the small jump, landing smoothly on the tail of his board before gliding away. "

sport technical entertainment action

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verb

To increase (stakes) at every throw of dice, or every game.

Examples :

"He always butters the pot by adding five dollars before each hand of poker. "

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noun

Someone who butts, or who butts in.

Examples :

""The meeting was already tense, and then two butters, eager to share their opinions, started interrupting everyone else." "

person character

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adjective

Unattractive, ugly or repulsive.

Examples :

""I thought the painting was rather butters; the colors clashed horribly and the subject matter was unpleasant." "