Butterflies Meaning and Definition


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Butterflies meaning

Word: Butterflies

How to pronounce:

How to pronounce: ˈbʌtəflaɪ

Noun

Definitions:

1. A nectar-feeding insect with two pairs of large, typically brightly coloured wings that are covered with microscopic scales. Butterflies are distinguished from moths by having clubbed or dilated antennae, holding their wings erect when at rest, and being active by day.

Example sentences: "The Peaks are also a stronghold for the striking green hairstreak butterfly and the emperor moth, which feeds on heather."

2. A stroke in swimming in which both arms are raised out of the water and lifted forwards together.

Example sentences: "Her only weak stroke was the butterfly, and this stood in the way of her improving in the IM events."

Verb

Definitions:

1. Split (a piece of meat or fish) almost in two and spread it out flat.

Example sentences: "Butterfly the shrimp using a small sharp knife"


Synonyms:

willies

shiver


Synonyms:

moth

papillon

bow tie

butterfly stroke


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Spanish:

German:

French: Papillon

Italian: Farfalla

Turkish: Kelebek


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