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butt Pronunciation: (but), [key] — n.
the end or extremity of anything, esp. the thicker, larger, or blunt end considered as a bottom, base, support, or handle, as of a log, fishing rod, or pistol. an end that is not used or consumed; remnant: a cigar butt. a lean cut of pork shoulder. the buttocks. a cigarette. butt Pronunciation: (but), [key] — n.
a person or thing that is an object of wit, ridicule, sarcasm, contempt, etc. a target. (on a rifle range) a wall of earth located behind the targets to prevent bullets from scattering over a large area. butts,a wall behind which targets can be safely lowered, scored, and raised during firing practice. See a goal; limit. —v.i. to have an end or projection on; be adjacent to; abut. —v.t. to position or fasten an end (of something). to place or join the ends (of two things) together; set end-to-end. butt Pronunciation: (but), [key] — v.t.
to strike or push with the head or horns. —v.i. to strike or push something or at something with the head or horns. to project. (of wheels in a gear train) to strike one another instead of meshing. to meddle in the affairs or intrude in the conversation of others; interfere: It was none of his concern, so he didn't butt in. to stop meddling in the affairs or intruding in the conversation of others: Nobody asked her opinion, so she butted out. —n. a push or blow with the head or horns. butt Pronunciation: (but), [key] — n.
a large cask for wine, beer, or ale. any cask or barrel. any of various units of capacity, usually considered equal to two hogsheads. butt Pronunciation: (but), [key] any of several flatfishes, esp. the halibut. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.