Butterfly Definition–noun | 1. | any of numerous diurnal insects of the order Lepidoptera, characterized by clubbed antennae, a slender body, and large, broad, often conspicuously marked wings. | | 2. | a person who flits aimlessly from one interest or group to another: a social butterfly. | | 3. | butterflies, (used with a plural verb ) Informal. a queasy feeling, as from nervousness, excitement, etc. | | 4. | a racing breaststroke, using a dolphin kick, in which the swimmer brings both arms out of the water in forward, circular motions. | | 6. | Sculpture. an X-shaped support attached to an armature. | | 7. | one of the swinging brackets of a butterfly table. | | 8. | Movies. a screen of scrim, gauze, or similar material, for diffusing light. | –verb (used with object) | 9. | Cookery. to slit open and spread apart to resemble the spread wings of a butterfly. | –adjective Also, butterflied. | 10. | Cookery. split open and spread apart to resemble a but
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Tattoo Definition–noun, plural -toos. | 1. | a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters. | | 2. | a knocking or strong pulsation: My heart beat a tattoo on my ribs. | <
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Mirror.co.uk - Found Oct. 28, 2008
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