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button

noun

ˈbʌt.ən

Meaning

A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.

a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device

Press the button to activate the device.

He pressed the red button to start the machine.

push the right button

switch, knob, key, control, fastener

Entry 1

switch, knob

Entry 2

switch, key, control, knob, fastener

lever, handle, zipper

Entry 1

lever, handle

Entry 2

zipper, lever

press button, click button, red button, panic button

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning or uncertainty.

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.