nounπShareThe larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end"The children were told to only use the butts of their crayons when coloring so they wouldn't break the tips. "partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe waste end of anything"The construction workers threw the butts of the wooden beams into a pile. "partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(generally) An end of something, often distinguished in some way from the other end."After the movie, the theater floor was littered with the butts of popcorn boxes. "partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA limit; a bound; a goal; the extreme bound; the end.""The butts of the archery targets were clearly marked with red paint." "pointachievementoutcomepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo join at the butt, end, or outward extremity; to terminate; to be bounded; to abut."The two pieces of wood butt together to form a sturdy corner of the shelf. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA push, thrust, or sudden blow, given by the head; a head butt."Be careful in the pen, that ram can knock you down with a butt."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thrust in fencing."The fencer executed a powerful butt, disarming his opponent. "sportweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike bluntly, particularly with the head."The goat butts the fence repeatedly, trying to reach the grass on the other side. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike bluntly with the head."Rams butt at other males during mating season."bodyactionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(English units) An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 126 wine gallons which is one-half tun; equivalent to the pipe.""The merchant ordered two butts of sherry from Spain for his shop, totaling 252 wine gallons." "amountunitdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wooden cask for storing wine, usually containing 126 gallons."The old winery still used massive butts to age their finest sherry. "drinkitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various flatfish such as sole, plaice or turbot"The fishmonger had a wide selection of flatfish today, including flounders, soles, and several kinds of butts. "fishfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy two-wheeled cart."The farmer loaded the harvested potatoes onto his butts to take them to market. "vehiclemachineagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA three-wheeled cart resembling a wheelbarrow."The gardener loaded the fallen leaves into several butts to haul them to the compost pile. "vehicleutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading