2syllables
butter
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Definitions ofbutter
1noun
- A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
- Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).
Example: "peanut butter"
- Any specific soft substance.
Example: "butter of antimony; butter of arsenic"
- A smooth plane landing.
1verb
- To spread butter on.
Example: "Butter the toast."
- To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow.
- To increase (stakes) at every throw of dice, or every game.
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