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| button |
any of various things that resemble a button, such as certain small round labels or badges. [2/7 definitions] |
| buttonhole |
a small slit in a garment through which a button can be fastened. [1/3 definitions] |
| buttonless |
combined form of button. |
| button tree |
a West Indian tree or shrub that bears hard, button-shaped fruit and yields heavy, compact wood. |
| buttonwood |
a North American tree related to the sycamore, which bears a nonedible button-shaped fruit and yields hardwood suitable for timber. |
| click |
in computing, the act of pressing and releasing the button on a mouse. [2/8 definitions] |
| cornflower |
a garden plant native to Eurasian grasslands, bearing bluish white to purplish or pink flowers; bluebottle; bachelor's button. [1/2 definitions] |
| double-click |
to press the button of a computer mouse twice in rapid succession. |
| drag |
in computing, to move (a selected item) across a computer screen by manipulating the mouse while holding down the mouse button. [1/13 definitions] |
| fastener |
something used to fasten, such as a clip, button, pin, latch, or the like. |
| frog2 |
a decorative fastener, as on a coat or jacket, with a button or knot on one side of the opening and a loop on the other side, usu. made of braid or cord. |
| hang up |
to end a telephone call by pressing a button or putting the telephone down in the part that holds it. [1/4 definitions] |
| insignia |
a badge, button, emblem, or the like that indicates membership in a certain group. [1/2 definitions] |
| key1 |
a button or lever on a machine or musical instrument that, when pressed, performs a function. [1/8 definitions] |
| like2 |
to show approval of content on a social media website by clicking a button. [2/8 definitions] |
| pin |
a fastener, button, or piece of jewelry that attaches by means of a part resembling such a pointed piece of wire. [1/7 definitions] |
| plaque |
a small button or pin worn esp. for identifying a member of an organization or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| polo shirt |
a pullover sport shirt of knitted cotton or a cotton blend, usu. having a soft collar and a button placket. |
| punch1 |
a push, as of a button on a machine. [2/6 definitions] |
| push button |
a small button or knob that is pushed, esp. to close or open an electrical circuit. |
| stud1 |
a small, decorative button attached to a short shank that is inserted through an eyelet or buttonhole to fasten a garment. [1/6 definitions] |
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