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buf·fet1
 buffet1
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- pronunciation:
- buh
fiht
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
buffets, buffeting, buffeted |
| definition: |
to hit or strike against.
The waves buffeted the pier.- synonyms:
- beat, hit
- similar words:
- bash, catch, pound, punch, slap, strike, thwack, whack
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| related words: |
batter, belabor, box, club, hail, knock, lash, thrash |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to advance by force against adversity.
The small airplane buffeted against the high winds.- similar words:
- battle, contend, struggle
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a forceful blow, as with a club or fist.
The buffet to his head made the fighter stagger.- synonyms:
- blow
- similar words:
- bash, box, clip, cuff, hit, pummel, punch, slap, thwack, whack
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| definition 2: |
a jarring impact, such as that produced by a blow.
- synonyms:
- jolt, shock
- similar words:
- bump, impact
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| related words: |
beat, collision, lick |
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