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Buttonhole

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Meaning

Noun

A
through which a
is
to
a
or some part of one.
In British English:
  • A
    in a
    for decoration.
  • So
    that it can be
    on a
    or it is
    to a
    .
  • In Surgery:
    A small slot-like
    or
    ,
    by an
    with the scalpel.
    vagina,
    slot.
    anus,
    hole.

    Verb

    To
    (a person) in
    against their will.
    To
    or more
    (in).
    To
    by
    stitch.
    In Surgery:
    To make a small slot-like
    in (intentionally or unintentionally).
    To
    buttonhole-like
    on cutting.
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