| butadiene |
a flammable gas used in producing paint and synthetic rubber. |
| butane |
a flammable gas used for fuel and for producing synthetic rubber. |
| butanol |
see "butyl alcohol." |
| butch |
(slang) of a female, having the appearance or behavior usu. associated with masculine gender. [2 definitions] |
| butcher |
someone in the business of selling meat. [6 definitions] |
| butcherbird |
any of several carnivorous birds such as the shrikes that impale their prey on thorns. |
| butchery |
brutal and senseless killing; slaughter. [3 definitions] |
| but for |
except for. |
| butler |
a man employed in a household as head servant. |
| butler's pantry |
a serving area between a dining room and a kitchen, for use by a butler or maid. |
| butlery |
the butler's pantry; buttery. |
| butt1 |
the larger or sturdier end of something. [3 definitions] |
| butt2 |
a person, group, or thing that is the target of ridicule or criticism. [5 definitions] |
| butt3 |
to hit or push with the head or horns. [3 definitions] |
| butt4 |
a unit of capacity equal to 126 gallons or about 477 liters, used for measuring beer or wine, or a barrel or cask with this capacity. |
| butte |
a steep hill or mountain, usu. with a flat top, that stands alone on flat land. (See mesa.) |
| butter |
a solid fat made by churning cream, used for cooking and spreading on bread. [3 definitions] |
| butter bean |
a variety of lima bean. |
| buttercup |
any of a number of related plants, many of which have shiny yellow flowers. |
| butterfat |
the fat of milk, from which butter is made. |
| butterfingers |
(used with a sing. verb) someone who frequently drops things. |